Overview

• Chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis cases in Euskadi doubled last year, according to the 2024 Plan report.
• New HIV diagnoses remained unchanged at 125 annually, marking five years of stability.
• Infections cluster among 20-to-40-year-olds, predominantly men and many men who have sex with men.
• Health Minister Alberto Martínez, plan coordinator Dr. Oskar Ayerdi and EuskalSida president Marco Imbert presented the report in Vitoria.
• Officials note that a free condom distribution program for 16- to 22-year-olds has yet to launch despite being announced over a year ago.