The National Chlamydia Coalition (NCC) convened in 2008 to address the continued high burden of chlamydia infection, especially among women age 25 and under. The coalition strives to reduce the rates of chlamydia and its harmful effects among sexually active adolescents and young adults. Members are working together to achieve the following goals:
- Improve and protect the health of adolescents and young adults by increasing rates of chlamydia screening.
- Increase awareness of the importance of recommended chlamydia screening through public education.
- Encourage health care providers to increase screening rates.
- Advocate for policy changes to increase access and use of chlamydia screening and treatment services.
- Encourage research to enhance the prevention of chlamydia and its medical and social consequences.