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Nova Scotia launches take-home STI testing kit, a first in Atlantic CanadaNova Scotia is rolling out a take-home kit to test for sexually transmitted infections in hopes of reducing barriers to vital sexual health care.HealthAug 13
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Growing risk of syphilis, HIV ahead of Country ThunderAccording to Planned Parenthood, Saskatchewan is leading the country in syphilis rates, and the numbers have increased 900 per cent in the last five years.HealthJul 12, 2023
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Sask. Prevention Institute kicks off new campaign on syphilis awarenessWith syphilis infections increasing substantially in the province, the Saskatchewan Prevention Institute launched a new campaign to increase knowledge of the STI and its treatment.HealthFeb 7, 2023
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Syphilis a ‘tragedy’ in Saskatoon: medical health officerSaskatoon’s medical health officer says the syphilis situation in the city has introduced a new element.HealthSep 3, 2021
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STI cases drop amid coronavirus. Experts say behaviours changed, but so has testingExperts believe the drop likely reflects a decrease in testing, but they agree there's no magic answer to the decline overall.HealthJun 25, 2020
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Vancouver woman ordered to pay ex $200K after trashing his reputation onlineThe judge found the woman had mounted a malicious and spiteful campaign against her ex "that was as relentless as it was extensive."CrimeJan 3, 2020
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1 million people a day catch sexually transmitted infections, WHO warnsMore than one million people catch gonorrhea, syphilis, chlamydia or trichomoniasis every day, according to the World Health Organization.HealthJun 6, 2019
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New Brunswick declares gonorrhea outbreak, reminding citizens about importance of safe sexA total of 96 cases of the sexually transmitted infection were reported to Regional Public Health in 2018.HealthApr 26, 2019
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Have an STI? What you’re legally obligated to discloseThe key is to be open and ethical about your STI to prevent the further spread of infection.HealthOct 16, 2017
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The serious STI complication that can affect your fertilityHaving sex can be a minefield for sexually-transmitted infections that can wreak havoc on future child-bearing plans if you're not careful.HealthDec 11, 2016
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