South and East Belfast Sinn Féin -- Building an Ireland of Equals

Parker welcomes new Rapid HIV Testing service

Published: 18 September, 2008

Sinn Féin Balmoral Representative and Head of the party's Equality and Human Rights Department, Vincent Parker has welcomed the launch of a new, confidential Rapid HIV Testing Service by the HIV Support Centre.
Speaking today Mr Parker said:

"The launch of the new Rapid HIV Testing Centre is to be welcomed. It will provide an essential service promoting sexual health across the North of Ireland.
"Its obvious strengths are that it is both confidential and community based which will lead to greater accessibility for local people wishing to avail of its services.
"This service is long overdue and will help to provide general information on HIV/AIDS and sexual health, along with offering valuable support for people living with HIV and AIDS"
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