A new free and confidential home testing service for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is available for women aged 18-25 in France, reflecting rising STI rates. In 2023, France recorded significant cases of Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and HIV. The Mon test IST program allows people to access tests without a GP visit. The home test kits are fully covered for women and will soon extend to men in the same age range. Patients order the kits online and receive them with instructions for sample collection and return.
The new free screening service in France allows women aged 18-25 to perform home tests for STIs, addressing rising infection rates among this demographic.
From 2022, the Mon test IST program allows individuals to get STI tests at laboratories without a GP visit, promoting easier access and screening.
Public health data shows a rise in STIs in France, with recorded cases of Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and HIV totaling over 90,000 in 2023.
The home test kits, intended for women initially due to their higher incidence of STIs, will soon be available for men aged 18-25.
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