Clinic launches youth zone
"The community currently has a challenge of teenage pregnancy, drug- and substance abuse, gender-based violence and HIV treatment."
Winnie Mandela Male Sexual Health Clinic (The Aurum Institute) launched a youth health zone on June 15.
Partnering with various organisations, the youth of Tswelopele and surrounding areas will be able to receive health services from trained professionals at the clinic.
According to the manager of the child, adolescent and youth health programme for the City of Ekurhuleni, Rebbeca Kganaga, the youth will now be able to receive services such as comprehensive family planning, immunisations, chronic disease as well as HIV testing, male circumcisions, psychological support, GBV support and help with drug and substance abuse.
“Today aims to encourage the youth to engage with trained professionals for them to create a relationship with the clinic.
“The community is challenged by teenage pregnancy, drug- and substance abuse and HIV treatment. In the fight against all these ills we wanted the youth to be comfortable in knowing that the clinic is a safe space,” said Kganaga
Various organisations including Love Life and Makukhanye Alcohol and Drug Centre were present in offering their services.
Paired with interactive games the health zone event entertained and educated the youth about various issues such as male circumcision, contraceptives and condoms, drug- and alcohol abuse and GBV.
Kganaga advised young people to visit the clinic and be educated about their health.
