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Ireland sees sharp rise in STIs as levels hit record high in Europe

Ireland sees sharp rise in STIs as levels hit record high in Europe

Sat, 23 May, 2026

The ECDC said bacterial sexually transmitted infections have reached a record high in Europe.

Over 1,600 STIs recorded in Ireland since January

Over 1,600 STIs recorded in Ireland since January

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

Chlamydia, gonorrhoea, and herpes are the most common viral infections so far this year.

People in rural communities travellling hours to be tested for STIs because of stigma, doctor says

People in rural communities travellling hours to be tested for STIs because of stigma, doctor says

Wed, 02 Jul, 2025

Consultant of Sexual Health and HIV Care at St James’s Hospital in Dublin, Dr Aisling Loy, told The Pat Kenny show on Newstalk that “stigma and shame” around sexually transmitted diseases are very much still hindering her work.