Kwa-Thema – The Kwa-Thema Major Clinic is inviting group members to attend the launch of its Adolescent Youth-Pleasant Companies (AYFS) on July 4.
This initiative goals to supply accessible and supportive healthcare for younger individuals, making certain they obtain the providers they want in a protected and welcoming surroundings.
“We are attempting to encourage younger individuals to come back to the clinic. Many are afraid to go to for well being screenings, being pregnant prevention or termination,” mentioned Sifiso Ntshangase, the clinic’s well being promotion practitioner.
“Some simply wish to gather condoms however keep away as a result of worry or stigma. We wish to break the stereotypes surrounding schoolchildren and youth accessing clinic providers.”
The AYFS will embrace a devoted social employee and nurse, out there particularly to help faculty learners throughout after-school hours.
“There will likely be a window interval reserved for younger individuals, with a separate queue. They gained’t be anticipated to attend within the normal line except different younger individuals are already ready. Companies will likely be tailor-made to satisfy their particular well being wants,” Ntshangase defined.
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A youth-focused launch
On the day of the launch, attendees will profit from well being info and providers offered by the clinic, Soul Metropolis Institute, Division of Social Companies, and SANCA.
Leisure and refreshments will likely be offered to assist create a cushty and fascinating environment. Younger individuals are inspired to take part, share their considerations, and search skilled well being recommendation.
The occasion will kick off with a 30-minute enjoyable stroll round Tlakula Secondary Faculty, adopted by aerobics and the primary programme.
“Integrating the youth in all our actions is necessary. Many solely go to the clinic after they’re already severely sick or susceptible.
Colleges typically request our assist with health-related interventions, and we see the challenges they face,” mentioned Ntshangase.
“Wewant younger individuals to know the clinic additionally provides dental care and a variety of providers. We’re right here and able to assist them in each method doable.”
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