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Youths call for an  increase  in  mobile  HIV testing services

Increasing access to HIV testing services is vital in preventing further transmission of  the  virus among young people, a National Aids Council (NAC) official has said.

By Hamu Madzedze

This was revealed by the National AIDS Council Young People’s Network Youth  intern, Thabiso  Sibanda during a Global AIDS Progress Report and post ICASA meeting, in Harare.

Sibanda  said  most  of the  young people are reluctant to get tested for  HIV and  there is need  for  stakeholders  to   make  use  of mobile and community testing initiatives.

“Bringing HIV testing and counselling services in communities can be a  successful way of reaching young people who are less likely to voluntarily visit a static testing centre” said  Sibanda.

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Meanwhile Sibanda reiterated the need to meaningfully  involve young people in the designing  of  their  HIV  and sexual  reproductive health programmes.

“Young people representing their peers in all programming processes will help in addressing the needs of  young people.” added  Sibanda.

She added that young people have the potential to be great peer educators, and to help in the design of HIV-related services and programmes.

“Involvement of young people in development processes of Sexual Reproductive Health, HIV and AIDS interventions tailored for them creates an environment that is conducive for sustainable, high impact and low cost interventions” said  Sibanda.

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