Sexually Transmitted Diseases Killing 2.5 Million People Every Year Globally: UN

Sexually Transmitted Diseases Killing 2.5 Million People Every Year Globally: UN

HIV, viral hepatitis epidemics and STIs continue to pose public health challenges. A new report by the World Health Organisation (WHO) is raising alarms. Millions of people worldwide are dying each year (around 2.5 million) from diseases like HIV, viral hepatitis, and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). One particular STI, syphilis, is spreading rapidly. New cases … Read more

Canada experiencing ‘alarming increase’ in syphilis cases, top doctor says

Canada experiencing ‘alarming increase’ in syphilis cases, top doctor says

Canada is witnessing a troubling surge in syphilis cases, with numbers doubling over the past few years, prompting health officials to sound the alarm on the escalating public health concern. In a media release on Wednesday, Dr. Theresa Tam, chief public health officer at the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), warned that the country, … Read more