Chlamydia to be key part of sexual health strategy

The government's long-delayed sexual health and HIV strategy will appear next month as a consultation paper. Michael Adler, professor of genito-urinary medicine at Royal Free and University College medical school, who has led the steering group drawing up the strategy, told HSJ that a roll-out of chlamydia screening - currently being piloted - 'would be an important part of the strategy'. Professor Adler said the strategy's objectives would be wide-ranging, covering individuals' access to the knowledge and skills necessary for good sexual health as well as best practice on commissioning services.