Sexually Transmitted Diseases Killing 2.5 Million People Every Year Globally: UN

Four common STIs - syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and trichomoniasis - are spreading rapidly.

A new report by the World Health Organisation (WHO) is raising alarms. Millions of people worldwide are dying each year (around 2.5 million) from diseases like HIV, viral hepatitis, and sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

One particular STI, syphilis, is spreading rapidly. New cases skyrocketed in 2022, especially in the Americas and Africa. This is especially concerning because syphilis can be cured, according to the report.

But the WHO believes we have the tools to fight these diseases by 2030. But there's a catch: countries need to step up their efforts.