Know your CPUT: HIV/Aids Unit
KNOW YOUR STATUS: Well-trained and experienced staffs at the HIV/Aids Unit are eager to attend to wellness needs of both students and staff members
Thursday, 23 January 2014
Students can count on a reliable service for their wellness needs from the HIV/AIDS Unit.
The unit aims to prevent, control and manage HIV/Aids, Sexually Transmitted Infections, and TB among students and staff. It works hand in hand with Student Counselling, Campus Health Clinics and the Disability Unit towards the holistic wellbeing of all students.
The unit runs awareness campaigns, research and community outreach programmes and provides peer education, care and support. It also has a Wellness Mobile Unit.
“We are proud of our Wellness Mobile Unit that makes it possible to reach our different campuses throughout the year, bringing healthcare services to your doorstep,” says head of the unit Melanie Marais.
“In addition to these existing roles, we are involved in curriculum integration of HIV/AIDS, STI and TB.”
The unit will also participate in the three-week orientation program that will see them run HIV counselling and testing campaigns across all campuses.
“Our encouragement to you is to support our services throughout the year, get to know your HIV status, practise safe sex and most importantly enjoy your time here,” says Marais.
For more information visit the unit at the Cape Town Campus, Administration Building, 2nd floor or contact the office at +27 21 460 4253, +27 21 460 4252 or 021 959 6898.
You can also follow the unit’s activities on Facebook or Twitter
Written by Kwanele Butana
Email: butanak@cput.ac.za
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