STIs

Government has overhauled a teen pregnancy program to focus on marriage and starting families. The new criteria require teaching abstinence as the only means to prevent teen pregnancy and make scant reference to preventing STIs.

Genital herpes cases are increasing in England despite a general decline in sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Health experts emphasize the importance of testing for STIs, particularly among young people.

A CDC page on mpox has become embroiled in political controversy. The article references a Senate hearing on the NIH and discusses confusion around STI information.

Gonorrhoea and syphilis cases have reached record levels across Europe, driven by surges in STI transmission. A health agency has identified critical gaps in testing and prevention services as contributing factors to this public health crisis.

Gonorrhoea and syphilis cases have reached record levels across Europe due to surging STI rates and inadequate testing and prevention measures. A health agency has reported significant gaps in disease control infrastructure contributing to the outbreak. The spike highlights systemic challenges in sexual health services across the region.

Gonorrhoea and syphilis cases have reached record levels across Europe, according to a health agency report. The surge is attributed to increased case numbers combined with significant gaps in testing and prevention services.