79% of new cases are in Kildare, Wicklow and Dublin.
HIV Ireland has partnered with the HSE to offer free syphilis testing for gay and bisexual men in Dublin on Thursdays.
It says there's a range of symptoms associated with the disease, but different signs develop for different people.
A national outbreak was declared at the weekend.
79% of new cases are in Kildare, Wicklow and Dublin.
In response to a national outbreak of syphilis, we’ve teamed up with public health and the HSE to offer free testing to gay & bi men at our pop-up clinic @HIVIreland Thursdays 6-9pm.
— Adam Shanley (@Adlers1) July 14, 2021
Getting tested is free, quick & easy. Book your 10-minute appointment at https://t.co/bKa1YVQ9hL pic.twitter.com/SxsMVsZMXu
The health service is worried there's a large amount of undiagnosed cases.
Adam Shanley from HIV Ireland says people who are unable to attend the pop up clinic in Dublin can order a home testing kit
Additionally, HIV Ireland is offering free, at home STI testings kits to people in Kildare, Wicklow, Cork, Kerry and Dublin.
Order your free #STI home #test kit today at https://t.co/YrJ3TLVrh1.
— HIV Ireland (@HIVIreland) July 14, 2021
This service is available to anyone aged 17+ with an address in #Dublin, #Kildare, #Wicklow, #Cork or #Kerry.#GetTested #NowMoreThanEver #SexualWellbeing pic.twitter.com/KMwppgQXhE
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