Pinetown Girls’ High School offers health screenings
The school collaborated with Pinetown Clinic to provide learners access to youth friendly services.
PINETOWN Girls’ High School collaborated with the Pinetown Clinic under the eThekwini Municipality recently to provide learners access to the Adolescent Youth Health Programme (AYHP) which focuses on improving the health and well-being of those aged 10-24.
On the day the girls queued patiently for various health screenings.
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The school’s social worker, Noxolo Mnyaka, said the purpose of the day was to empower the girls to make informed decisions about their overall health, and reduce unintended pregnancies and other health risks by linking them to resources and providing education.
She said the objectives of AYHP are to provide comprehensive integrated sexual and reproductive health services.
“The programme prevents, tests and treats HIV/Aids, TB, sexually transmitted infections and non-communicable diseases.
“It reduces substance abuse and violence. It also promotes health nutrition and reduces obesity.”
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