STI Awareness Week, observed April 9-15 this year, provides an opportunity to raise awareness about sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and how they impact peoples’ lives. Raising awareness may also help reduce the stigma, fear, and discrimination surrounding these conditions.
Additionally, a goal of the observance is to ensure that people have the tools, knowledge, and resources for STI prevention, testing, and treatment.
The Ministry of Health launched an online campaign to educate citizens on STI’S, prevention and testing.
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), such as Chlamydia, are spread during unprotected sexual contact with an infected partner.
Did you know…?
About 75% of infected women and about 50% of infected men with chlamydia have no symptoms.
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), such as Syphilis, are spread during unprotected sexual contact with an infected partner.
Syphilis can be cured with antibiotics. But a person who has been treated for syphilis can become infected again.
The only way to be sure of your status is to get tested.
Contact your Regional Health Authority for more information on testing sites nearest to you.
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