In Manitoba, 47 babies were born with congenital syphilis in 2021 — almost as many reported in all of Canada in the previous year..There were 50 reported cases nationwide in 2020 — up from four cases in 2016, and 10 in 2019 — according to preliminary federal health statistics..The disease, passed on from infected mother to child, can cause numerous serious health issues for infants including infection in the brain, infection throughout the body, jaundice, nerve problems, intellectual disabilities, skin lesions, enlarged liver or spleen, and death..Congenital syphilis is treatable with antibiotics and preventable with prenatal care.."This issue is showing no signs of slowing down," NDP mental health and addictions critic, Bernadette Smith said recently during question period at the Manitoba Legislature, reported the CBC..The NDP obtained the 2021 data through a freedom of information request..The sharp rise in reports of congenital syphilis in Manitoba is a relatively new health issue..One case was reported in each of 2015 and 2017. That increased to 10 reported cases in 2019 — a hike attributed to methamphetamine or other illegal drug use..A provincial breakdown for 2020 is not available..Meanwhile, the number of adults who contracted the bacterial infection through sexual activity remained high, particularly in Manitoba, Alberta, and Saskatchewan, according to the most recent statistics available..In 2020 in Canada, there were 9,126 reported cases of infectious syphilis — a rate of 24 per 100,000 of the population. That was an increase from 3,869 — a rate of 10.7 per 100,000 of the population — in 2016..In that time frame, Manitoba experienced a 537% increase in adult cases, second only to an 891% increase in Saskatchewan, and higher than Alberta’s 484% increase..An 18% increase was reported in BC..In 2020, those aged 25–29 saw the highest rate of infection. However, over the past five years the highest rate was among those aged 15–24..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
In Manitoba, 47 babies were born with congenital syphilis in 2021 — almost as many reported in all of Canada in the previous year..There were 50 reported cases nationwide in 2020 — up from four cases in 2016, and 10 in 2019 — according to preliminary federal health statistics..The disease, passed on from infected mother to child, can cause numerous serious health issues for infants including infection in the brain, infection throughout the body, jaundice, nerve problems, intellectual disabilities, skin lesions, enlarged liver or spleen, and death..Congenital syphilis is treatable with antibiotics and preventable with prenatal care.."This issue is showing no signs of slowing down," NDP mental health and addictions critic, Bernadette Smith said recently during question period at the Manitoba Legislature, reported the CBC..The NDP obtained the 2021 data through a freedom of information request..The sharp rise in reports of congenital syphilis in Manitoba is a relatively new health issue..One case was reported in each of 2015 and 2017. That increased to 10 reported cases in 2019 — a hike attributed to methamphetamine or other illegal drug use..A provincial breakdown for 2020 is not available..Meanwhile, the number of adults who contracted the bacterial infection through sexual activity remained high, particularly in Manitoba, Alberta, and Saskatchewan, according to the most recent statistics available..In 2020 in Canada, there were 9,126 reported cases of infectious syphilis — a rate of 24 per 100,000 of the population. That was an increase from 3,869 — a rate of 10.7 per 100,000 of the population — in 2016..In that time frame, Manitoba experienced a 537% increase in adult cases, second only to an 891% increase in Saskatchewan, and higher than Alberta’s 484% increase..An 18% increase was reported in BC..In 2020, those aged 25–29 saw the highest rate of infection. However, over the past five years the highest rate was among those aged 15–24..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
