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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.
Sexually transmitted infections reach new highs in Europe
Syphilis and gonorrhoea cases soared in 2023, with notable increases among young people, health authorities said.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Spain considers providing free condoms to young people
The initiative comes amid a significant rise in sexually transmitted infections in Europe.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.