Health news 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
Health news 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
Health news 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
Health news 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
France France to fully reimburse condoms to combat AIDS People in France will soon be able to get free condoms if they are prescribed by a doctor. 27/11/2018
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