The world’s first gonorrhoea vaccine program was just rolled out in the United Kingdom. Gonorrhea, which is both preventable and treatable, is mostly transmitted through vaginal, oral or anal sex. According to the World Health Organization, in 2020 there were an estimated 82.4 million new infections among adults globally. Aside from increasing the risk of HIV infection, if left untreated gonorrhoea can lead to infertility and other health complications. This victory comes alongside the surreal news that the Trump administration is canceling about $500 million in contracts to develop mRNA vaccines. If you need a reminder, mRNA vaccines are the lauded medical breakthrough responsible for saving millions of people’s lives around the world against Covid-19. We’ve linked you to a story that explores this asinine move regarding vaccines and what leading medical experts are saying about it.
Politics continues to interfere with vaccine research
