According to the Ministry of Health, Luxembourg recorded a notable increase of STIs in 2023: gonorrhoea cases rose by 28% to 606, syphilis by 16% to 122, and chlamydia by nearly 7% to 1,635. Only HIV infections saw a decrease, dropping from 68 cases in 2022 to 53 in 2023.
In response, a nationwide campaign targeting 15–25-year-olds is being introduced from 12 May to 15 June.
Organised by the National Agency for Youth Information (ANIJ) in collaboration with the Health Directorate, it features youth-led content online, workshops in schools, and a special event on 24 May at Atmos bar in Luxembourg City.
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Free and anonymous STI screenings will also be offered during European Testing Week from 19 to 26 May.
Testing is encouraged – especially for those with multiple or occasional partners – since many STIs show no symptoms but can lead to serious long-term effects if left untreated.
Preventative measures – such as using condoms, getting vaccinated against hepatitis B and HPV, and accessing pre- or post-exposure HIV treatment – remain crucial for reducing the spread of infections.
More information and testing locations can be found on santesecu.public.lu.
