Australian health officials reported gonorrhea and syphilis cases surged over 50 percent. Officials flagged a concerning rise in women. The rise follows earlier warnings after 40 babies died from infections related to sexually transmitted diseases. Australia is closing in on its HIV target. But disparities persist across groups. Officials did not provide additional details in the reports.
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Ebola outbreak in DR Congo grows to 7,200 cases as government officials suggest transmission has peaked - cidrap.umn.edu
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