Texas has the nation’s highest rate of babies born with syphilis, an STD that can cause debilitating effects and death if untreated

Cases of a preventable sexually transmitted disease passed to newborns during pregnancy are increasing in Texas, which already has the nation’s highest rates of congenital syphilis. Up to 40% of babies born with the STD are stillborn or die early. What’s being done to break down structural barriers and improve access to prenatal care, especially in underserved communities?