Despite advances in health care, the number of syphilis infections is skyrocketing across Alberta, reaching their highest levels in about 70 years. "Despite all of our advances, we are seeing a horrifying rate of syphilis cases." In fact, Edmonton has one of the highest syphilis rates in Canada. In the first three months of 2021, there were 765 cases reported in Alberta. A syphilis outbreak was declared in 2019 by Alberta Health Services after 12 stillborn births.

Source: CBC News August 16, 2021 15:56 UTC