The Canadian government has just announced an investment of $32 million over five-years towards researching sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBI).
The announcement came after a resurgence of sexually transmitted infections in Canada. Chlamydia increased by 49%, gonorrhea by 81%, syphilis by an alarming 178% and the number of people newly diagnosed with HIV has risen over the past four years.
Despite having the knowledge and tools to prevent, treat and, in many cases, cure STBBI, 44 per cent of people in Canada living with hepatitis C are unaware that they are infected.
The announcement made at the STI & HIV 2019 World Congress will focus on efforts to prevent, diagnose, and address barriers to treatment and care.
The Minister of Health, Ginette Petitpas Taylor also announced funding for several initiatives that support the priorities of the Action Plan:
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