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  • Gonorrhoea (gonococcus) incidence in Poland resumed its pre-pandemic increase in 2022.
  • The study focuses on the 2023 epidemiological situation of gonorrhoea in Poland.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the 2023 epidemiological situation of gonorrhoea in Poland.
  • To analyze national surveillance data for gonorrhoea trends.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of case-based gonorrhoea notifications from 2023.
  • Inclusion of aggregated data from MZ-56 forms (2014-2022) and MZ-14 forms (2019-2023).

Main Results:

  • Gonorrhoea incidence doubled in 2023 to 3.5/100,000, the highest rate reported in Poland.
  • Most cases (87.4%) were among Polish nationals, with a male-to-female ratio of 11:1.
  • Increased cases observed in young women (15-24 years), children under 14, and neonates; delayed notifications revealed an upward trend starting in 2021.

Conclusions:

  • Improved 2023 reporting suggests partial recovery of STI surveillance post-COVID-19, but highlights monitoring gaps.
  • Rising cases in specific demographics necessitate tailored prevention strategies and improved service access.
  • Limited participation in the European Gonococcal Antimicrobial Surveillance Programme (Euro-GASP) requires enhanced domestic monitoring of *N. gonorrhoeae* antimicrobial susceptibility.