Rising Cases of Antibiotic-Resistant Gonorrhoea Alarm Health Officials

UK reports highest gonorrhoea rates since records began, with increasing resistance to first-line treatments.

15 cases of ceftriaxone-resistant gonorrhoea identified in England between June 2022 and May 2024.
Total gonorrhoea cases in England reached over 85,000 in 2023, the highest since 1918.
Resistant cases predominantly found in heterosexual individuals, mostly in their 20s, often contracted abroad.
Health experts warn of serious health risks, including infertility, if gonorrhoea remains untreated.
Calls for a comprehensive sexual health strategy to address rising STI rates and antibiotic resistance.