Europe faces 80,000 new HIV infections in next three years, as STDs surge

Europe is bracing for a significant uptick in HIV infections, with projections indicating around 80,000 new cases in the next three years, according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control. This resurgence extends beyond HIV to include tuberculosis, viral hepatitis, and other sexually transmitted diseases, raising alarms about public health infrastructure. The surge is partly attributed to declining condom use, inadequate sexual health education, and reduced access to healthcare services, highlighting the urgent need for renewed efforts in prevention and education to tackle this growing public health challenge.