HALF of the country’s health regions have shown a high increase in the number of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), according to figures just released.

THE epidemic of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) among teenagers will continue to rage unless treatment services are expanded and properly resourced, doctors have warned.

ALCOHOL abuse is fuelling the record rise in sexually transmitted infections (STIs), a leading expert warned yesterday.

The National AIDS Strategy Committee has called for a national study to be undertaken on sexual attitudes and practices in this country in line with similar studies being conducted elsewhere in the European Union.

The increase in the incidence of HIV and AIDS among all sectors of society must give cause for serious alarm and indicate that the Government should review with urgency its current programme on health policy in relation to preventative measures.