In 2022, cases of gonorrhea jumped by 48%, with 70,881 cases in the European Union. Those of syphilis increased by 34% (35,391 cases) and those of chlamydia by 16% (216,508 cases) “This increase is as staggering as it is worrying,” said Andrea Ammon, director of the ECDC.
“We must prioritize sex education, expand access to testing and treatment services, and combat the stigma associated with STIs,’ she said.