What’s on your mind? – Students share their views on health issues
In light of this event, which will introduce STI screenings, mental health support, and contraception, we asked the students if they feel that their communities have enough facilities that cater to these issues.
Kelebogile Nakua:
We need more healthcare facilities in our communities because booking an appointment with a professional is time consuming. Its good to have these facilities closer to younger people, both in our schools and townships.
Springs Advertiser was at Ekurhuleni TVET College, Springs Campus, where mobile health clinics were launched.
In light of this event, which will introduce STI screenings, mental health support, and contraception, we asked the students if they feel that their communities have enough facilities that cater to these issues.
Here is what they had to say:
Simphiwe Duze:
In our community, we only have clinics and when you go to the clinic you stand for hours in queues. Another issue is the judgement that young girls are subjected to when they consult about sensitive issues.
Steph Leso:
There is slow progress. At first we did not have facilities that address mental health but now things are slowly advancing. However, these facilities are still limited.
Karabo Rametse:
“There is a shortage of young healthcare professionals in our communities. This means that young people don't have access to a professional who can relate to them when they express their thoughts and mental health challenges.”
Rhulani Masinga:
The lack of these facilities in our community results in young people making mistakes such as teenage pregnancy and the contraction of STI's. These issues could be avoided if there were more programmes that educate young girls and boys on their health.
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