Syphilis infections rise sharply with women most hit

Kenya is reporting a surge in syphilis, while Baringo County leads in Hepatitis B infections.

Approximately 1.8 per cent of the population tests positive for the disease.

This is according to a new report by the National Aids and STIs Control Programme (NASCOP) and UNaids Despite the high number of infections, only a small proportion of those who test positive for syphilis seek treatment. .Keep ReadingShifting epidemic: How fight against HIVAids has evolved over the yearsBattle of the bite: Five reasons why you should go for whole fruits not juiceA sip a day: Sedentary non coffee drinkers face 60pc higher risk of death- StudyNutrition: Missing pillar in Kenya's healthcare systemThe report, titled ''Triple Elimination: Private Health Sector and Professional Association'', reveals that the infections were recorded in 2022.

In 2024, 16 per cent of those infected with syphilis were women, yet only nine per cent of them received treatment.