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NYC Council Passes Int. 435 to Expand Rapid STI Testing Led by Carlina Rivera
Jul 18, 2024, 10:34 PM
The New York City Council has passed Int. 435, a bill aimed at expanding access to rapid STI testing across NYC. The legislation, led by Council Member Carlina Rivera, seeks to address longstanding inequities in healthcare by ensuring that rapid testing is available and accessible to communities in need. The bill was supported by several council members, including Shahana Hanif, who emphasized the importance of treating sexual health and wellness with the same urgency as other public health concerns. Council Members Lynn Schulman and Adrienne Adams were instrumental in moving the bill through committee. The initiative is seen as a crucial investment in the health of New Yorkers, aiming to enhance awareness and prevention of sexually transmitted infections.
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