March 7, 2024 –The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control will hold a press conference to present the latest data on sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in Europe. The data come from five annual epidemiological reports (AERs) which show a significant rise in STI cases reported in 2022 compared to previous years.
The AERs show the notification rates of gonorrhoea, chlamydia, syphilis, congenital syphilis, and lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV), have all risen significantly, highlighting the need for awareness around testing, treatment, and prevention.
Speakers: – Andrea Ammon - ECDC Directo
– Lina Nerlander - Principal Expert - Sexually Transmited Infections - ECDC
Moderator:
– Andrea Nilsson – Communication Officer - ECDC
