Archive · 15 Sep 2025
Australia Reports Rise in STIs, Decline in HIV Cases
Australia's recent health report shows that the number of people with certain infections like syphilis and gonorrhea is going up.
At the same time, fewer people are being diagnosed with HIV.
The most common infection, Chlamydia, still affects many people aged 20-29.
Doctors are worried because these infections can cause serious health problems, and they're encouraging everyone to get tested to stop the spread.
Some babies have died because their mothers had syphilis.
The goal is to ensure more people get tested and treated for STIs.
Australia's sexual health report reveals an increase in STIs and a decrease in HIV diagnoses.
Syphilis and gonorrhea cases more than doubled over the past decade.
Syphilis cases among women have quadrupled, causing concern for congenital syphilis.
Chlamydia remains the most common STI in Australia.
HIV diagnoses declined by 27% over the past decade, but late diagnoses are a concern.
- Who
- Australians
- What
- Reports show a concerning rise in common STIs alongside a decline in HIV diagnoses.
- When
- 2024
- Where
- Australia
- Why
- To raise awareness and encourage testing and treatment for STIs.
- HIV Diagnoses in 2024
- 757 cases
- Syphilis Diagnoses in 2024
- 5,866 cases
- Gonorrhea Diagnoses in 2024
- 44,210 cases
- Chlamydia Diagnoses in 2024
- 101,742 cases
- Percent Tested for STIs
- 16% of Australians aged 16-49
- Infant Deaths due to Congenital Syphilis
- 34 deaths