Debunking the Myths

Together, we’re challenging misinformation and promoting inclusive, evidence-based sexual health education across Ireland. 💙
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Huge thanks to our funders — @researchireland.ie, @rcsi.bsky.social, and the Rotunda Hospital — and to the incredible facilitators, teachers, and healthcare professionals who bring this programme to life.

🎉 We're thrilled that Debunking the Myths: The Science Behind Our Sexual Health was Highly Commended in the Public Healthcare Initiative of the Year category at the Irish Healthcare Awards 2025!

🎉 Featured in Irish Pharmacy News!
Over 17,000students reached through our workshops @rcsi.bsky.social

Christine Pucillo, Clinical Nurse Specialist at Dublin #SATUIreland, commended our collaboration, important to raise awareness of the service with a key demographic.

Huge shoutout to @researchireland.ie @rcsi.bsky.social and The Rotunda Hospital who have made this project possible from the start! AND thank you to our massive team of experts who contribute to our project.
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Debunking The Myths: The Science Behind Our Sexual Health are honoured to be shortlisted for the Irish Healthcare Awards 2025 Public Health Initiative of the Year!
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“I Trusted the Adults”: Rethinking HPV Education and Public Trust We cannot expect people to trust public health if we speak only in leaflets and headlines, writes Sara Carvalho

Insightful read in the @irishmedicaltimes.bsky.social featuring @rcsi.bsky.social med student Sara Carvalho. She shares her personal HPV vaccination experience, underscoring the vital role of ongoing conversations and tailored educational programs. Highly recommend checking it out!

Debunking the Myths has won the RCSI Education Innovation Award 2025! This wouldn't be possible without the belief of @researchireland.ie and of course @rcsi.bsky.social whose support helps us empower thousands of Irish teens with crucial health information. Thank you!

Fantastic day at the 2025 Health Promotion Conference in Galway, hosted by @uniofgalway.bsky.social & @galwayhprc.bsky.social

Thanks to all who joined our sessions — we headed home more motivated than ever to push for inclusive, impactful sexual health education.

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We're also deeply grateful to our funders @researchireland.ie for believing in our mission from the start! Your support, along with the vital institutional backing of @rcsi.bsky.social has been crucial to our success. Onwards & upwards in empowering informed decisions!

‘Debunking The Myths: The Science Behind Our Sexual Health’ are thrilled to announce that we are an @educationawards 2025 winning programme for ‘Best Education Outreach’. We thank all who have been involved in the project. This would not have been possible without the support of so many people.