World AIDS Day: increased awareness and testing will reduce transmission

Ahead of World AIDS Day on 1 December, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging increased public awareness, education and testing to ensure the progress made with HIV continues. Dr Rachel Coyle, Public Health Consultant at the PHA, said: “Earlier this year the PHA was there when Northern Ireland was officially declared a Fast Track Region, signing a declaration aimed at reaching zero new HIV diagnoses by 2030. Fast-Track Cities is a global partnership involving cities and municipalities around the world. “New treatments for HIV can stop transmission and can mean that someone who is

World Contraception Day – make informed choices about your sexual and reproductive health

On World Contraception Day (26 September), the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding people where they can access contraception, and find out more about the different types available, to help make informed choices about their sexual and reproductive health. Dr Rachel Coyle, Consultant at the PHA, said: “Access to both contraception and advice on the different types has never been easier, giving people the information, they need to choose the right contraception for them, allowing them to take control over their fertility and their body.” Whether you are looking for alternative contraception

HIV surveillance in Northern Ireland 2018

HIV hasn't gone away

Blood-borne viruses and STIs surveillance

The most comprehensive source of data on sexually transmitted infections in Northern Ireland is provided by the five genito-urinary medicine (GUM) clinics in Belfast, Coleraine, Londonderry, Newry and Downpatrick.

Data are recorded on gender, age and male sexual orientation for certain infections. Area of residence is not recorded.

Surveillance arrangements for HIV/AIDS infection are based largely on the confidential reporting of HIV infected individuals to the Public Health England’s Centre for Infections in London.

Blood-borne viruses and STIs

The Blood Borne Virus/STI team

The blood-borne viruses and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) team is responsible for surveillance and control activities for hepatitis B, hepatitis C, HIV, syphilis, chlamydia and other sexually transmitted infections. As these are all largely preventable by avoiding risks, and in the case of hepatitis B, by vaccination, we work with a wide range of partners to reduce the numbers of people infected and ensure good treatment. 

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