Gay Mens Health Service closure causes further concern as its PrEP services are discontinued
There have been serious concerns expressed over the continued closure of the GMHS (Gay Mens Health Service), but also to the recent news that its PrEP services are to be discontinued.Speaking with GCN about the potential impact of the decision, Adam Shanley of HIV Ireland and the MPOWER Programme said: “HIV Ireland and the MPOWER Programme is acutely concerned about the continued indefinite closure of testing and treatment services at the Gay Mens Health Service.
Today’s additional decision to discontinue PrEP services at GMHS has further deepened our concerns and has led us to formally engage with HSE decision-makers on the move. “GMHS offered testing, treatment, vaccination and prevention services to nearly 12,000 gay and bisexual men and.
