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There were 63 diagnoses of HIV in NI in 2004, compared with 32 cases the previous year says a new report published to coincide with World Aids Day.
There are over 58,000 people living with HIV in the UK today according to a report by the Health Protection Agency.
In Northern Ireland too there has been an increase in HIV infections.
In 2004, 63 diagnoses were made compared to 32 cases the previous year.
Syphilis and chlamydia infections are also on the increase.
Dr Neil Irvine from the Communicable Disease Surveillance Centre, NI (CDSCNI) said, "I am disappointed that the safe sex message particularly in relation to condom use appears not to be getting through, particularly to the most vulnerable groups."
The chief medical officer, Dr Henrietta Campbell, said that the health community will continue to work together to promote sexual health and to reduce new diagnoses of HIV and STI by 25% by 2009.
Read the 'Mapping the Issues' report
World AIDS Day is on 1 December. The theme is 'Stop AIDS. Keep the promise' and is aimed at governments and policy makers.
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