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Partner Notification – What is it?

„Partner Notification“ means giving the information on an STI to the recent sexual partner(s). In order to avoid the so called „ping-pong-effect“ this is not only important for their sexual health to know but also for your own sexual health. In case of an acquired STI both or all of the partners need to be treated medically to prevent new or reinfections.

Partner Notification – How can I inform my partners?

We at „Walk In Ruhr“ encourage you and give you support to inform your partner(s) in different ways. This can also happen anonymously by using our electronic partner notification system via SMS or e-mail.

Partner Notification – How does it work?

On this site you can inform the people you recently had sexual encounters with without having to make yourself of your infection known.

By using this service I agree with the following:

  • The SMS or e-mail will be sent anonymously to your chosen receiver(s). The sender will be „Walk In Ruhr“ (SMS) or partnernotification@wir-ruhr.de (e-mail).
  • Neither your IP-Adress nor the used telephonenumber or e-mail-adress will be saved.
  • Any further use of the submitted contact information by WIR is not permitted.
  • The service is free of charge.
  • To prevent misuse you need a token.
  • You can get a token from a doctor, a health adviser or via e-mail (wir@klinikum-bochum.de) or phone (+49 234 5098930).
  • One token is valid for 7 days after first use.
  • You can reach up to 15 people with one token.

For more information about how we are using your data please have a look in our privacy statement (german only)

To use the partner notification service, we need your agreement to these conditions:

I accept the above named conditions to use the service.

Please choose one of the messages below:

A friend of yours has an STI and suggests a check-up to you. Contact: 0234-5098930 (confidential) wir-ruhr.de
We had sexual contact. I’ve been diagnosed with an STI. Please get tested. Contact: 0234-5098930 (confidential) wir-ruhr.de
A former partner wants to inform you about a health risk. Please contact: 0234-5098930 (confidential) wir-ruhr.de
Hello, we used to have contact and I’d like to inform you about a possible health risk. Please contact: 0234-5098930 (confidential) wir-ruhr.de
A friend of yours has been diagnosed with chlamydia and suggests a check-up to you. Please contact: 0234-5098930 (confidential) wir-ruhr.de
A friend of yours has been diagnosed with gonorrhea and suggests a check-up to you. Please contact: 0234-5098930 (confidential) wir-ruhr.de
A friend of yours has been diagnosed with syphilis and suggests a check-up to you. Please contact: 0234-5098930 (confidential) wir-ruhr.de

Token:

Your partners mobilenumber:

Your partners e-mail adress: