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Pasha 11: Sexually transmitted infections in South Africa

Pasha 11: Sexually transmitted infections in South Africa: shutterstock South Africa has had to focus heavily on the fight against HIV and AIDS given the country’s high infection rates. As a result, sexually transmitted infections have often been ignored. In this episode, Tendesayi Kufa-Chakezha – an epidemiologist and public health specialist at the country’s National …

Preventing sexually transmitted infections: why South Africa isn’t winning

Preventing sexually transmitted infections: why South Africa isn’t winning: STIs are a serious health threat. Shutterstock Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a serious public health issue. It’s estimated that globally, more than a million people are diagnosed with one or more sexually transmitted infections like gonorrhoea, chlamydia or syphilis every day. What’s more concerning is …