Gonorrhea-Control-Program

GONORRHEA CONTROL
PROGRAM
by Aleah Mae C. Rendon
Description
Gonorrhea is a sexually-transmitted disease that
generally causes infections in the groin, rectum,
and throat area.
Babies can also be infected with this disease when
mothers that have gonorrhea give birth.
In the United States in 2018, 1.6 million new cases
of this disease were recorded with more than half
occurring among young people aged 15-24.
Vision
To ensure better health outcomes for all Filipinos by preventing and
controlling the spread of STIs, including gonorrhea, and reducing the
associated health burdens, such as complications in reproductive
health and maternal and child health.
Mission
To implement and sustain comprehensive STI prevention, diagnosis,
and treatment programs, ensuring equitable access to services and
empowering communities to reduce STI transmission.
Goal
To lower the prevalence of gonorrhea and other STIs, especially in high-risk
populations, and to integrate STI prevention and management into broader
healthcare services.
Objectives:
Strengthen early detection and treatment for gonorrhea to prevent
complications.
Enhance public awareness and education on safe sexual practices.
Expand access to affordable STI testing and treatment services.
Monitor and combat antimicrobial resistance related to gonorrhea.

Strategies
·· Education and Awareness Campaigns
- targeting high-risk populations.
· Early Diagnosis and Treatment

- ensuring the availability of diagnostic and treatment services.
· Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring

- collaborating with global health organizations to track resistance trends.
Targets
To focus on high-risk populations and aim to reduce STI cases.
Statistics
In the Philippines, gonorrhea remains a public health concern, particularly
affecting sexually active individuals. According to available statistics, the
global burden of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is high, with the
Philippines being no exception. Over 87 million new gonorrhea cases are
reported worldwide annually.
In the Philippines, STIs, including gonorrhea, are prevalent among the
population aged 15 to 49 years, contributing to a persistent health
challenge.
For specific local statistics, detailed surveillance from the Department of

Health (DOH) often highlights resistance patterns to antibiotics in
gonorrhea cases, as antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a rising issue in
treatment. The highest incidence of gonorrhea has been observed in
younger age groups, particularly those between 15 and 24 years old.
Etiology
Gonorrhea is caused by the bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
This bacteria is usually passed from one person to another by having
vaginal, anal, or oral sex with a carrier.
A pregnant mother can also give the disease to her child during
childbirth when the baby passes through the genital tract.
Having multiple sexual partners or using no protection during sexual
intercourse can increase the risk of a person contracting gonorrhea.
Kissing, hugging, or sharing utensils with someone who has gonorrhea
will not spread this disease.
Signs and Symptoms
Gonorrhea usually affects the genital tract and signs and symptoms in
men include:
Painful urination (burning sensation)
Pus-like penis discharge (white, yellow, or green)
Pain or swelling in the testicles
Symptoms of gonorrhea infection in women include:

Painful urination
Increased vaginal discharge
Vaginal bleeding between periods (sometimes after sexual intercourse)
Abdominal or pelvic pain
Gonorrhea infections can also occur at other regions of the body
and their corresponding symptoms are:
Rectum (anal itching, pus-like discharge, bleeding)
Eyes (pain, sensitivity to light, pus-like discharge)
Throat (sore throat, swollen lymph nodes)
Babies that get gonorrhea during birth usually present with
symptoms in their eyes.
Management
Urine tests are sufficient enough to diagnose a person with gonorrhea.
If a patient is sexually active, the physician may collect samples from the
genital, rectum, or throat and request a culture to confirm infection.
Unlike some sexually-transmitted diseases, gonorrhea is perfectly

curable by antibiotic treatment. Usually, a dose of ceftriaxone is injected
into the patient’s muscle and a round of oral azithromycin is given as a
supplement.
However, it is important to know that gonorrhea has started to become
resistant to some antibiotics and it is essential that a prescribed round of
antibiotics must be completed.
Promotive and Preventive Interventions
Using barrier type protection, such as condoms and female
condoms, during sexual intercourse can reduce a person’s risk for
gonorrhea.
One can also limit the number of sexual partners they have to
minimize the chance of infection.
For a sexually active individual, it is highly recommended that they
undergo regular testing for this disease to treat any infections as
early as possible.
If ever a person does test positive, they should inform their
previous sexual partners of their diagnosis so they could also get
treatment as soon as possible.
References:
1. website: doh.gov.ph
https://doh.gov.ph/list-of-diseases/gonorrhea/
2. World Health Organization (WHO)
wpsar.2020.11.1.005-(villamin)-final.pdf (who.int)
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GONORRHEA CONTROL

Enhance public awareness and education on safe sexual practices.

Expand access to affordable STI testing and treatment services.

Monitor and combat antimicrobial resistance related to gonorrhea.

· Early Diagnosis and Treatment

· Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring

For specific local statistics, detailed surveillance from the Department of

Symptoms of gonorrhea infection in women include:

Unlike some sexually-transmitted diseases, gonorrhea is perfectly

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