Public Health Advisor
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, NY
Fanta Drame currently serves as a public health advisor in the Division of STD Prevention (DSTDP) at the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) where she focuses on addressing congenital syphilis. This includes implementing, and evaluating projects focused on syphilis screening, treatment, and management nationwide. Prior to joining DSTDP, Ms. Drame was a maternal and child community health worker at Urban Health Plan. Subsequently, she joined the CDC’s Public Health Associates Program (PHAP) at the New York State Department of Health, AIDS Institute. During her time there, she researched and published manuscripts on congenital syphilis best practices and drug use-related behaviors among females diagnosed with early syphilis. Ms. Drame has completed her MPH at Emory University, focused on global sexual and reproductive health, and she is part of the Centers of Excellence in Maternal and Child Health Education, Science, and Practice.
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SK1 - Syphilis in Pregnancy: Addressing Congenital Syphilis through Syndemic Collaborations
Friday, April 12, 2024
2:30 PM – 5:30 PM PT