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Gonorrhoea and syphilis hit record levels in Europe

Published Thursday, May 21, 2026

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New data from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) shows that gonorrhoea and syphilis cases reached record levels in Europe in 2024. Gonorrhoea cases increased by 303% since 2015, while syphilis cases more than doubled, with the ECDC attributing the surge partly to gaps in testing and prevention.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Gonorrhoea cases in Europe hit 106,331 in 2024, a 303% increase since 2015, while syphilis cases reached 45,557, more than doubling in the same period.
  • The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) attributes the surge in STI cases partly to gaps in testing and prevention.

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  • BBC NewsCenter

    New data from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) reveals that gonorrhoea and syphilis cases reached record levels in Europe in 2024, marking their highest in over a decade. The ECDC attributes the surge partly to gaps in testing and prevention, urging immediate action.

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