Ireland launches long-term sexual health strategy amid rising STI rates

Ireland is tackling the growing problem of sexually transmitted infections now faced by most of Europe. Prevention and inclusiveness are at the centre of the new strategy, with an enhanced pharmacy role.

Gonorrhea cases hit record high as STIs soar in Europe

Cases of syphilis and gonorrhea rose significantly from 2022 to 2023.

Sharp rise in sexually transmitted infections in Europeย 

On World Sexual Health Day, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) calls for urgent measures to stifle the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STI) in the European Union and European Economic Area (EU/EEA) amid rising diag…

WHO warns of increased STI, pregnancy risk as condom use among youth drops

Teenagers are using fewer condoms when having sex, a report commissioned by the World Health Organization (WHO) has found, warning of the risks of unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs).