Gonorrhoea vaccine programme to launch after rise in diagnoses

England to launch 'world first' gonorrhea vaccination program

Health authorities in England on Wednesday announced the rollout of a world first vaccine program for gonorrhea, amid record levels of the sexually transmitted disease.

Gonorrhoea vaccine programme to launch after rise in diagnoses

The sexually transmitted infection (STI) is Scotland's second most common bacterial STI, with the latest figures showing 5,999 cases in 2023 - a 59% increase since before the pandemic.

Gonorrhoea cases soar in Scotland as mass vaccine roll-out ordered

There has been a huge increase in the number of infections since the pandemic - and it is hoped the vaccine programme will prevent thousands of cases.

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First gonorrhoea vaccine to be made available for gay and bisexual men in Northern Ireland

“landmark moment for sexual health”.In a statement released by the Northern Ireland health department, it was confirmed that the vaccination programme against gonorrhoea will start in August this year. The vaccine will initially be made available to “gay and bisexual men who have a recent history of multiple sexual partners or a sexually transmitted infection (STI).”Northern Irish Health Minister Mike Nesbitt urged anyone who is eligible to get …

Vaccine to prevent gonorrhoea

Thousands of cases of the sexually transmitted infection gonorrhoea could be prevented through a new vaccine programme. The Scottish Government is funding the programme, which will begin in August, to address increasing health inequalities and growing resistance to antibiotics treatment.