Nairobi, March 31 -- The National Syndemic Disease Control Council (NSDCC) has shared concerns over the surging cases of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) among the youth.

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Speaking in Naivasha during the annual WRC Safari Rally, NSDCC Chief Executive Ruth Masha further warned the rise in STDs threatens progress of broader health initiatives.

"When the youth get exposed to early sexual abuse, especially without condoms, what we know is that when they start becoming of reproductive age, then we find a lot of infertility cases," said Dr Masha.

Dr. Masha further noted that adolescents are utilising preventive mechanisms to avoid contracting the diseases.

"This indicates these individuals have consistently been at risk...