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In the primary stage, patients develop a papilloma or ulcer, usually painless, often on the lower extremities, that is highly contagious. If untreated, this lesion heals spontaneously but may progress to secondary yaws, characterized by disseminated skin lesions, scaly papules and painful hyperkeratotic plaques on the palms and soles. Tertiary cases occur in 10% of untreated individuals and can cause severe disfigurement, but with the wider availability of treatment, this is rare today. Although yaws can be treated with benzathine penicillin, oral azithromycin has become the preferred treatment owing to its ease of administration. Currently, it is known to be endemic in 16 countries, with the majority found in the Western Pacific, followed by West Africa and parts of South East Asia. The World Health Organization has renewed eradication efforts, targeting global eradication by 2030 through mass drug administration (MDA) campaigns and enhanced diagnostics. However, challenges such as emerging azithromycin resistance, difficulties in achieving high MDA coverage and potential zoonotic transmission from nonhuman primates threaten progress. Accurate diagnosis is critical, especially in distinguishing yaws from similar skin conditions and ensuring all communities where it is endemic are identified and offered treatment. Strengthening surveillance and enhancing laboratory capacity for molecular diagnostics is essential for the success of the eradication campaign. 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