Written question asked by Caroline Lucas (Green Party) on Thursday, 31 March 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 19 April 2022. It was answered by Maggie Throup (Conservative) on Wednesday, 20 April 2022 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

Sexually Transmitted Infections: Disease Control

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether the Government’s upcoming sexual and reproductive health strategy will include targets to reduce the incidence of (a) syphilis, (b) gonorrhoea and (c) chlamydia; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: The forthcoming sexual and reproductive health strategy for England will set out plans to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes and wellbeing, including tackling sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The strategy will focus on reducing the harms associated with STIs, reducing the incidence and adverse outcomes such as stillbirths or infertility and tackling stigma, morbidity and mortality. As part of the strategy’s development, we are considering various goals including those proposed by the World Health Organization, related to the control of STIs.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 151041
Session: 2021-22
Grouped for answer: Yes
Subjects: Disease control Sexually transmitted infections Chlamydia Gonorrhoea Syphilis
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk