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Speakers: 

  • Prof. Fiona Lyons, Medical Director, Clinical Lead, Sexual Health & Crisis Pregnancy Programme,  HSE Health & Wellbeing, Strategy & Research, Healthcare Strategy  

  • Sarah Fagan, Senior Antimicrobial Pharmacist, Midlands Louth Meath Community Health Organisation, HSE                          

Summary: 

In this webinar on STIs and HIV in Ireland, Prof. Fiona Lyons and Sarah Fagan delve into the current situation and challenges faced in tackling these diseases. They highlight the increase in committee infections, gonorrhea, and HIV in Ireland, and the need for good surveillance to inform prevention efforts. The presenters emphasise the importance of comprehensive strategies, including testing, treatment, and access to healthcare. They discuss the effectiveness of antiretroviral therapy in preventing HIV transmission and the availability of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for high-risk individuals. They also address the challenges and impact of syphilis, including the need for regular testing. Lastly, they discuss the treatment options for STIs, including the recommended treatment for gonorrhea and the availability of online testing services in Ireland.