News24 | Current gonorrhoea meds might stop working. When will newer ones make it to SA?

South Africa: The Current Gonorrhoea Meds Might Stop Working - When Will Newer Ones Make It to SA?

Two new antibiotics offer hope for people with gonorrhoea that is resistant to currently available drugs. Yet, it might be years before the people who need these medicines can get them. Spotlight unpacks why these new antibiotics are important and what needs to happen before they can be used in South Africa.

News24 | Current gonorrhoea meds might stop working. When will newer ones make it to SA?

Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted infection known for its ability to mutate to evade the antibiotics used to treat it quickly. Its symptoms include pain when urinating and genital discharge, but many people don’t notice any symptoms at all.