HIV testing at the MASYAP office and in communities
Young people aged 15 to 24 are especially vulnerable to HIV. MASYAP now offers testing at its conveniently located office as well as in members’ communities.
HIV/AIDS remains a major public health problem around the world. Young people aged 15 to 24 are especially vulnerable, because of peer pressure and because they are still forming their sexual and social identities, which can lead to experimentation. Many in this age group are at risk through unsafe sex, injecting drugs, or contaminated blood or unsterilised skin-piercing equipment.
This age group is also the future workforce of the country, so HIV among young people affects education and development as a whole.
Testing where people are
- At our office: MASYAP now offers HIV testing at its premises, which are conveniently located for anyone passing by.
- In communities: we continue to offer testing to members in their own support groups.
Testing gives people the chance to know their HIV status and helps reduce exposure to HIV. It is the first step towards making sure that everyone living with HIV is diagnosed and linked to prevention, treatment and care.
