sexually transmitted infections

Healthcare

Why the UK is offering vaccines for gonorrhoea – and the EU isn’t

The UK will offer a vaccine originally intended to prevent meningitis, which is caused by a bacteria with a similar genetic profile to the one that causes gonorrhoea.

22/05/2025

Health news

Europe is falling short on fight against HIV, TB and STIs, says ECDC

Many European countries are off track to meet official goals on HIV, TB, hepatitis, and STIs, a new report shows.

23/04/2025

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Sexually transmitted infections reach new highs in Europe

Syphilis and gonorrhoea cases soared in 2023, with notable increases among young people, health authorities said.

10/02/2025

Health news

Trump’s pause on foreign aid raises HIV risks, WHO warns

The WHO said funding should be maintained for programmes like PEPFAR, which provides HIV treatment and testing to millions of people worldwide.

29/01/2025

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New HIV cases rose in 21 European countries in 2023

The increase in diagnoses in 2023 is likely due in part to an increase in testing, but health authorities said more work is needed to contain HIV.

28/11/2024

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Sexually transmitted diseases syphilis and gonorrhoea fall in US

New data showed a fall in syphilis and gonorrhoea cases in the US.

13/11/2024

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Over a third of European teen boys now having sex without condoms

The use of condoms by sexually active boys has dropped by 9 per cent since 2014, according to the latest WHO data.

30/08/2024

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Scientists find link between high-risk HPV and 'sperm death'

High-risk HPV infections in men could be tied to sperm death, according to a small new study.

26/08/2024

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European court upholds French law penalising clients of sex workers

According to rights group Amnesty International, Thursday's ECHR's ruling was a missed opportunity to better protect sex workers from abuse and violence.

25/07/2024

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Herpes costs billions in medical care and productivity losses - study

Researchers estimated the economic cost of genital herpes across the globe in 2016, with the Western Pacific region and the Americas the most burdened.

02/07/2024

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Gonorrhoea becoming more resistant to antibiotics, health bodies warn

A new surveillance report found that bacteria causing the sexually transmitted disease (STD) have increased in drug resistance.

10/06/2024

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Spain considers providing free condoms to young people

The initiative comes amid a significant rise in sexually transmitted infections in Europe.

15/03/2024

Health news

Europe sees 'troubling surge' in sexually transmitted infections

There has been a significant increase in sexually transmitted infections in European countries, particularly gonorrhoea, syphilis, and chlamydia.

07/03/2024

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US health officials propose using an antibiotic to prevent STDs

The guideline was released on Monday and officials will move to finalise it after a 45-day public comment period.

03/10/2023

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France will make condoms free for those under 25 to fight rise in STIs

The French President hailed a “revolution” for contraception that aims to tackle a rise in sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

10/12/2022

Health news

Monkeypox symptoms are changing and virus ‘could be mistaken for STI’

The monkeypox virus is spreading fast and data suggests symptoms are different from past outbreaks. Here’s what to look out for and why it’s important to get tested.

08/07/2022

Health news

WHO confirms efficacy of 'game changer' single dose HPV vaccine

The findings could help to speed up the rollout of HPV vaccines in poorer countries where coverage is limited.

19/04/2022

Health news

Malaysian gynaecologist creates 'world's first unisex condom'

Its inventor hopes the Wondaleaf Unisex Condom will empower people to take better control of their sexual health regardless of their sex or sexual orientation.

28/10/2021

World News

Syphilis cases soaring in UK and Europe, newly-published data shows

A report from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) showed that syphilis rates were up 70% since 2010.

12/07/2019

World News

Global league table of sexual diseases produced by WTO

A 'wake up call' is urgently needed among 15-49-year-olds, says health agency.

07/06/2019