ABC News – Australia
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Australians are dying from a disease that was almost eliminated years ago
Rising syphilis infections are alarming Australian health officials, with annual notifications almost doubling from 4,773 cases in 2015 to 8,993 in 2025. South Australia's Chief Medical Officer, Michael Kidd, labeled the surge a 'communicable disease incident of national significance.' In the Northern Territory, infection rates are 7.5 times higher than the national average, prompting urgent interventions.
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