border region. The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) recently donated 334 bottles of Benzathine benzylpenicilline to the Medical Mission Primary Health Care Suriname (MM) and the RGD. The donation is aimed at boosting the Elimination of Mother-to-Child Transmission (EMTCT) of syphilis. The MM and RGD are the biggest players when it comes to providing healthcare to people and in particular pregnant women so they play a key role in the early diagnosis and treatment. Recent statistics show a rise in the number of infections in certain areas which is why rapid intervention is essential. The situation is particularly alarming in Moengo and Albina where physicians have repeatedly expressed their concern about the rise in the number of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). The problem has not only popped up in Suriname as health officials in neighboring French Guiana have also sounded the alarm. French agencies pointed out that there has been a drastic increase in the number of syphilis and HIV cases since 2020 as about 1% of the pregnant women tested positive. Experts suspect, however, that the real number of infections is in fact much higher. There has been a drastic rise in multiple infections among youths including minors as they resort to drinking alcohol, using drugs and having unsafe group sex. Doctor Najeh Hcini, French gyneacologist, made it clear that there is a lack of prevention as pregnant women keep getting infected on a daily basis. Syphilis is a bacterial infection caused by Treponema pallidum that results in substantial morbidity and mortality. Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) usually spread among humans through contact with infectious sores on the genitals, anus, rectum, lips or mouth, via blood transfusion. It can also be transmitted through mother-to-child transmission during pregnancy (congenital syphilis). Correct and consistent use of condoms significantly decreases the risk of infection. Mother-to-child transmission of syphilis (congenital syphilis) is preventable and can be achieved through early screening and treatment among pregnant women. Congenital syphilis can be easily prevented by early detection, prompt and adequate treatment of infected pregnant women. Syphilis diagnosis is usually based on medical history, physical examination, and laboratory testing. Uncomplicated syphilis can be easily cured with antibiotics, however if left untreated, the disease last for years and cause serious health problems.