Exploration of introducing a chlamydia screening programme to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea

Chlamydia trachomatis is a common STI that often asymptomatic, and can only be diagnosed through screening test. Despite acute infection being asymtpoamtic, long term consequences of untreated CT lead to infertility in men women, increased risk ectopic preganancy, the economic burden long-term impacts far outweigh cost testing treatment. this, there currently no concentrated programme DPRK, region indicated have high rates, including CT. Taking into account prevalency, geopolitical situation per positive test, this paper explores whether or not would cost-effective DPRK.