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UK Faces Surge in Antibiotic-Resistant Gonorrhoea Strains

6/21/2025

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In the UK, sexual health doctors are sounding the alarm over a surge in antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea, with 14 new strains identified in 2024 alone. This alarming rise, coupled with dwindling resources due to funding cuts, has left services stretched thin. Experts urge the government to adopt a comprehensive strategy, while a new vaccination program offers a glimmer of hope for the future.

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In the UK, sexual health doctors are sounding the alarm over a surge in antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea, with 14 new strains identified in 2024 alone. This alarming rise, coupled with dwindling resources due to funding cuts, has left services stretched thin. Experts urge the government to adopt a comprehensive strategy, while a new vaccination program offers a glimmer of hope for the future.