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The HSE is rolling out a new sexual health service in conjunction with SH:24
SH:24, a not-for-profit sexual health service provider, are currently working in partnership with the HSE (Health Service Executive) to provide STI testing kits, diagnosis and specialist remote clinical support to local people across the country.
This initiative, open to men and women aged 17+, has now been rolled out to twenty-two counties, including right here in Kilkenny.
#SH24 has now expanded to include Counties #Carlow and #Kilkenny.
— HIV Ireland (@HIVIreland) February 14, 2022
Available across 22 counties in #Ireland, if you're aged 17+ you can order a free home #STI self-test kit at https://t.co/YrJ3TLDQpt#SexualWellbeing... delivered to your door... #SH24#HappyValentinesDay pic.twitter.com/oLm7ahUi8O
SH:24 makes it easier for people to get tested for the four most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
They provide free test kits, information and advice - 24 hours a day.
The service is quick, discreet and completely confidential.
SH:24 was set up by a team of public health professionals, sexual health clinicians, designers and academics and is designed around people’s needs.
It works alongside existing HSE services with the simple aim of improving health and wellbeing.
Interested? You can find out more about the services on offer and/or order a free home STI self-test kit at 'sh24.ie'.
Picture: Kilkenny County Council
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