John Wright, Nursing Education & Research Coordinator at Tennant Creek Hospital, raised concerns around syphilis testing now that the sexually transmitted disease is on the rise in the NT. The Chief Medical Officer has declared syphilis a Communicable Disease Incident of National Significance (CDINS) within Australia. John spoke on 8CCC Brekky Show about the disease, busting myths and offering information on where to get tested. It's especially important for anyone pregnant or sexually active, as you may not realise you have the disease and it's easy to treat.

John Wright, Nursing Education &amp; Research Coordinator at Tennant Creek Hospital, raised concerns around syphilis testing now that the sexually transmitted disease is on the rise in the NT. The <a href="https://www.health.gov.au/news/cmo-statement-syphilis-cdins">Chief Medical Officer</a> has declared syphilis a Communicable Disease Incident of National Significance (CDINS) within Australia. John spoke on 8CCC Brekky Show about the disease, busting myths and offering information on <a href="https://nt.gov.au/wellbeing/hospitals-health-services/clinic-34">where to get tested</a>. It's especially important for anyone pregnant or sexually active, as you may not realise you have the disease and it's easy to treat.

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Interviews, local stories and news for Central Australia and The Barkly.
Presented live weekdays on 8CCC Radio 102.1FM.
Stream through the 8CCC Connect app and 8ccc.com.au
Listen back to interviews On Demand or through our podcast
8CCC Big Brekky is supported by the Community Broadcasting Foundation