STI rates on the rise in Alberta, drawing calls for an expanded public health response
“I think that is a public health emergency, it needs to be acknowledged as such, and resources need to be put into responding to it,” said Singh, noting that would include the province putting more money into outreach, expanded access to services, and scaling up the availability of rapid testing.
In 2022, all AHS Zones reported an increase in infectious syphilis rates, but the hardest hit areas were the North Zone, with 144.1 cases per 100,000 population, and the Edmonton Zone, with 86.4 cases per 100,000 population. “Those numbers are deeply concerning and it’s quite clear we need to take some quick, swift action to address this,” said Shepherd, pointing to the importance of culturally competent outreach and access to primary care.
In a statement to Postmedia Thursday, spokesman Chris Bourdeau said Alberta Health is monitoring the rise in STIs, including syphilis, which isHe said the reasons behind the rise aren’t fully known, but there are some contributing factors, including “a decrease in public perception of risk, individuals not being diagnosed in a timely manner, dating apps becoming more popular, and individuals feeling less comfortable accessing health services during the pandemic.
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