HIV and STI rates ‘serious public health concern’

One in five people had a HIV test in their lifetime, and a similar number have been tested for a sexually transmitted infection (STI), it has emerged.

The findings are from the third annual Healthy Ireland survey, which says HIV and STI rates in Ireland are a serious public health concern.

It points out that the National Sexual Health Strategy has prioritised the development of a national guidance for HIV and STI testing.