Saskatchewan STIs Down, But Still Above Average

0:00It's April 20, Canada News Today starts now. AI-powered and ready, I'm Cory with the story. Sexually transmitted infections in Saskatchewan are down in most categories from 2024 to 2025, but the province still sits. Above the national average, health officials stress that these infections spread not just through sex, but also shared needles or infected blood, and most are preventable with. The right knowledge and tools, like the Keep It Safe app from the local prevention institute. Experts point out how tough it is to talk about this stuff, with stigma holding people back from getting tested or educated, especially among young. Folks, at the University of Saskatchewan's Wellness Center, they're stepping up with free testing, contraception, and pushes to make sexual health feel like. Every day wellness. To keep momentum going, they're urging everyone to chat openly about consent, hit up testing with a buddy to ease nerves, and stay proactive before. Things spread further.