Katy Sinka
Katy Sinka is an epidemiologist and the head of the sexually transmitted infections (STI) section at the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). She recently highlighted the alarming rise in antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea cases in England, urging the importance of condom use and regular testing, especially after unprotected sexual encounters.
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Katy Sinka is responsible for sexual transmission infections at the UKHSA.
5 novos estados registram casos da doença; total no Brasil chega a 136
Brazil· 2026-03-07
Dr Katy Sinka, head of sexually transmitted infections at UKHSA, said genomic testing had allowed it to be detected.
New mpox strain identified in England
United Kingdom· 2025-12-08
Dr Katy Sinka, consultant epidemiologist and head of the STI section at UK Health Security Agency, said it was 'really promising' to see a successful trial for a new antibiotic to treat gonorrhoea.
Potential new antibiotic for treating gonorrhoeaUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-14Katy Sinka, an epidemiologist and head of the STI section at UKHSA, emphasizes the importance of using condoms and getting tested after any unprotected sexual encounter.
Gonorrea, in Inghilterra aumentano i casi di resistenza agli antibiotici: «Usate il preservativo e fate i test»
Italy· 2025-04-09