Dublin is getting its first free rapid HIV testing service.
A new campaign is aiming to reduce the rise of sexually transmitted infections.
The number of STI’s has increased by 279% between 1995 and 2013.
Ireland’s first ever national strategy for sexual health aims to make sexual health services more available and affordable, and to improve education to prevent STI’s.
The new strategy also includes a pilot programme to offer free rapid HIV testing based in the community.
Tiernan Brady from GLEN says this is significant:
