Students brought up to speed on all things TB and HIV

This event was attended by the Department of Health representatives and various non-government organisations that focus on health and wellness issues. The students were equipped with information on how to prevent and treat various chronic diseases.

 (TB) screenings and testing services were made available by the department as a means of promoting wellness among students and university workers. Other services such as HIV/Aids testing and counselling were also provided.

According to the spokesperson for the department, Dumisani Malamule, they attended the event to encourage both the students and the staff members to take care of themselves and regularly check themselves for diseases.

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“The purpose of the event was to create awareness about (TB) and other illnesses. Screening and testing were offered voluntarily to anyone keen on getting tested. We have realised that not everyone has the means to get to the clinic or hospital to test for these diseases, so we think it is a good idea to have these kinds of events now and then. Pamphlets were handed out that included information on (TB), prevention methods, common symptoms and treatment, so that our community can familiarise themselves with the information.” One of the students, Balesego Modise, said the event was fruitful, as they hardly get the time to go and test for these diseases.

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“It is not that we are less informed about these diseases, our challenge is that we hardly get the time to go to these facilities as we are staying far from them. We are always swamped with assignments and tests. It would be great to have these services at least once every month. It is always a pleasure to be equipped with information that will help us to save our lives.” |