NHS launches world-first gonorrhoea vaccine programme across England

News - 18 August 2025

CNWL’s Mortimer Market Service is now offering a world-first routine gonorrhoea vaccination programme as part of the NHS plan to tackle sexually transmitted infections.
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From 4 August 2025, sexual health clinics in England have begun to offer a free vaccine to patients at highest risk of gonorrhoea – the second most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in England. 

If left untreated, it can cause serious health complications. With cases at record highs—over 85,000 in 2023—the introduction of this vaccine is a crucial step forward in tackling the growing threat of antibiotic resistance.

Who is eligible for this vaccine?

The programme focuses primarily on people most at risk of gonorrhoea, including gay and bisexual men with a recent history of STIs.

The vaccine – 4CMenB – is already used to protect against meningococcal B disease and has been shown to reduce gonorrhoea cases by up to 40%. 

Alongside the gonorrhoea vaccine, eligible patients will also be offered vaccines for mpox, hepatitis A and B, and HPV during their appointments.

Accessing the programme

The vaccination is now being offered in sexual health clinics across England, including Mortimer Market and Archway Centre, and is free for eligible individuals.

Find your local sexual health clinic to book an appointment on CNWL’s Sexual Health website.

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