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30/11/2017
Number Of People Living With HIV In NI Exceeds 1,000
The number of people living with HIV in Northern Ireland has exceeded 1,000, according to charity Positive Life.
A total of 94 new cases were diagnosed last year, new figures have revealed.
The majority were men all aged under 50.
Chief Executive Jacquie Richardson said: "For such a small population, we are out of kilter with the rest of the UK and it is time that more is done to address this.
"Poor sexual health is a significant burden on the well-being of people living in Northern Ireland. We need to get this number down significantly."
As many as one in five people with HIV are unaware they have the infection.
Ms Richardson continued: "There should be no embarrassment or shame in getting a HIV test if a person feels that they are at risk.
"The stigma that is associated with HIV is so negative that is it a contributing factor as to why the numbers are so high.
"We need to address and overcome this 'Northern Ireland effect' so that many more can take control of their own sexual health."
(CD/JP)
A total of 94 new cases were diagnosed last year, new figures have revealed.
The majority were men all aged under 50.
Chief Executive Jacquie Richardson said: "For such a small population, we are out of kilter with the rest of the UK and it is time that more is done to address this.
"Poor sexual health is a significant burden on the well-being of people living in Northern Ireland. We need to get this number down significantly."
As many as one in five people with HIV are unaware they have the infection.
Ms Richardson continued: "There should be no embarrassment or shame in getting a HIV test if a person feels that they are at risk.
"The stigma that is associated with HIV is so negative that is it a contributing factor as to why the numbers are so high.
"We need to address and overcome this 'Northern Ireland effect' so that many more can take control of their own sexual health."
(CD/JP)
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