STI
B.C. records first cases of congenital syphilis in 6 years amid STI outbreak
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Health officials say they’ve recorded the first cases of a mother passing the disease on to a child since 2013, while overall rates are up 33 per cent. Continue reading
Battleford, Sask. vending machine fighting spread of HIV
By Kyle Benning Digital Broadcast Journalist
A new harm reduction measure is taking place in North Battleford to help combat the spread of diseases and infections. Continue reading
Syphilis outbreak declared in Alberta amid ‘rapid increase’ in cases
Alberta has seen a “sharp increase” in the infectious and congenital syphilis rates, leading the province’s chief medical officer of health to declare a provincial outbreak. Continue reading
HIV and syphilis outbreaks declared in northwest Saskatchewan
SHA is reporting an increase in the number of HIV and syphilis cases in northwest Saskatchewan. Continue reading
1 million people a day catch sexually transmitted infections, WHO warns
More than one million people catch gonorrhea, syphilis, chlamydia or trichomoniasis every day, according to the World Health Organization. Continue reading
All about trichomoniasis, the world’s most common curable STI
What you need to know about trichomoniasis, a very common but curable STI worldwide. Continue reading
New Brunswick declares gonorrhea outbreak, reminding citizens about importance of safe sex
By Rebecca Lau Reporter
A total of 96 cases of the sexually transmitted infection were reported to Regional Public Health in 2018. Continue reading
Woman develops gonorrhea rash on her hands and all over her skin
Some gonorrhea cases can enter the blood and infect various parts of the body. Continue reading
Campaign aims to curb high rates of sexually transmitted infections in Sask.
An awareness campaign in Saskatchewan aims to normalize screening for sexually transmitted infections. Continue reading
Syphilis rates quadruple in Winnipeg to 20-year high, says WRHA
In 2018, the rate of syphilis in Winnipeg was four times higher than it was in 2017, according to the WRHA. Continue reading