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STI patients turned away untreated

Source: The Irish Times

Dublin : Ireland | 4 months ago

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IS “without a doubt” an increase in undiagnosed sexually transmitted infections among poorer young women in parts of Dublin as the Well Woman and the Irish Family Planning Association turn away new medical card holders. Alison Begas, Chief Executive of Dublin Well Woman Centres, was speaking...

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