So let's talk about #SafeSex - with partners, during #SexEd classes in schools, with friends and various educators whenever needed.

To raise awareness and keep each other safe.

youtu.be/KQ1tVBpYQD4
#SafeSex IsFun #STIs #TestTreatPreventEducate

Education as well as an open and honest communication about #SexualHealth is needed to reduce the risk of getting infected and promote well-being!

#SafeSex #SexEd #TestTreatPrevent #SexEd ucation

Getting #treatment - when suspecting having an #STI , immediately seek medical advice, as timely treatment is vital for preventing further transmission and potential complications.

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#TestTreatPrevent #STI s #SafeSex

The situation shows how much a proactive stance is needed to protect everyone.

#Testing is essential for early detection and prompt treatment (some infections may be asymptomatic!)

#TestTreatPrevent #SafeSex #STIs

In 2022, the number of reported cases saw a significant increase compared to 2021, with #gonorrhoea cases rising by 48%, #syphilis - 34% & #chlamydia - 16%.

Cases of #LymphogranulomaVenereum ( #LGV ) & #CongenitalSyphilis have also substantially increased.

bit.ly/STIs2024ECDC

Want to learn more?
A new #ECDC onAir podcast episode with #ECDC expert OtiliaMårdh awaits!

Listen to it on:
🎧Spotify: spoti.fi/3It0BWG
🎵Soundcloud: on.soundcloud.com/KZ9g5
⏯️YouTube: youtu.be/S-Hlx54xXog
or wherever you get your podcasts from!

#SafeSex #STIs

#ForMedia !

#ECDCPressConf - Rising #STI rates in Europe
Thursday, 7 March - 11:00 AM.

Registration for media: bit.ly/STIPressConf

#JustPublished !

#HIV and #SexWorkers - Monitoring implementation of the #DublinDeclaration on partnership to fight HIV/AIDS in Europe and Central Asia: 2022 progress report

Read full here: bit.ly/3Svr6zg
#AIDS

Latest data and overall #mpox situation in EU/EEA and WHO European Region in our latest, quarterly mpox surveillance bulletin.

Read here: monkeypoxreport.ecdc.europa.eu

To inform HIV prevention, testing and treatment programmes, we assessed the characteristics of people living with HIV born in 🇺🇦 but diagnosed in the EU/EEA in 2022. EACS EATG AIDS Action Europe Anton Basenko Marta Vasylyev Anastasia Pharris ECDC
eurosurveillance.org/content/10.280…

#JustPublished

Updated public health guidance on the prevention and control of infectious diseases among people who inject drugs.

Read more in the thread below ⬇️⬇️⬇️
And in our press release: bit.ly/3SvXP9w

#PWID

#JustPublished !
To improve the understanding of experienced #HIV stigma in the community, ECDC — in collaboration with EATG & AIDS Action Europe initiated an exploratory survey in 2021 to measure stigma across Europe and Central Asia.

See the results here
ecdc.europa.eu/en/publication…

Europe & Central Asia Falling Short on UNAIDS Targets for Ending #AIDS by 2030.

As the number of new infections and AIDS-related mortality rates continue to fall in Europe & Central Asia, most countries are far from achieving the 2025 targets.

ecdc.europa.eu/en/news-events…

Last call to register!

Doctor or nurse working in general practices - don't miss our online webinar on fighting HIV/hepatitis/STI stigma tomorrow, at 3PM CEST!

Register: bit.ly/3WrQDuG
Meet like-minded experts and exchange views online!

EACS CHIP

European #GP 's and #nurses - have you registered yet? Don't miss #ECDC /EACS/CHIP online webinar on how to fight the #HIV /viral #Hepatitis / #STI stigma on 14 June!

Register: bit.ly/3WrQDuG
and exchange views, knowledge & experiences with other experts!

Are you working in General Practices in EU/EEA countries? Help us fight the #HIV / #ViralHepatitis / #STI stigma!

Join our webinar organised with EACS & CHIP. Don't miss the chance to meet and exchange views, experiences and knowledge!

Register: bit.ly/3WrQDuG