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Communicable Diseases Information

Sexually Transmissible Infections (STIs)

The National Sexually Transmissible Infections (STIs) Strategy 2005-2008 provides a foundation for national action in the prevention and treatment of STIs in Australia.

The key priority areas are:

  • STIs in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities;
  • STIs in gay and other homosexually active men; and
  • Chlamydia control and prevention.
The full publication is available in PDF format:
National Sexually Transmissible Infections Strategy - 2005-2008 (PDF 450 KB)

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