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Rising STI Crisis Sparks Calls for Comprehensive Health Education

10/1/2025

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AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) South Africa reports a rising STI crisis, citing 4.5 million gonorrhoea and 5.8 million chlamydia cases in 2017.
AHF calls for comprehensive sexual health education, condom programs, and guideline reviews for vulnerable populations.
HIV Ireland urges a National HIV Action Plan to end transmissions by 2030. Experts at a conference stress structured plans to improve HIV outcomes in Ireland.

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AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) South Africa reports a rising STI crisis, citing 4.5 million gonorrhoea and 5.8 million chlamydia cases in 2017.
AHF calls for comprehensive sexual health education, condom programs, and guideline reviews for vulnerable populations.
HIV Ireland urges a National HIV Action Plan to end transmissions by 2030. Experts at a conference stress structured plans to improve HIV outcomes in Ireland.