By Maurice Fitzmaurice 16:28, 10 FEB 2016 Positive Life calls for changes in people's attitudes to condition and for more testing An estimated 200 could be living with HIV in Northern Ireland without even knowing, research has revealed. The figure emerged as the region’s only dedicated HIV charity, Positive Life, called on “people to take charge of their sexual health in … [Read more...]
Rising rates of infection…especially in MSM
In 2013, there were approximately 450,000 diagnoses of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) made in England. The impact of STIs remains greatest in young heterosexuals under the age of 25 years and in men who have sex with men (MSM). The most commonly diagnosed STI was chlamydia, with 208,755 diagnoses made in 2013 The number of gonorrhoea diagnoses increased by 15% … [Read more...]
SSHA Conference: Bishop Stortford 2001
This year's conference took place at Whitehall College, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, and again provided an excellent opportunity for health advisers to present their work, learn and discuss, meet old and new colleagues and share ideas. It included regional workshops, a revamped AGM, and a "heated debate", as well as a very high standard of presentations, workshops and … [Read more...]