HIV testing & counselling updates
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HIV testing in eight more support groups in July
MASYAP aims to bring HIV testing to every support group so that no one is left out. Eight groups were visited in July.
Programme updateMobile HIV testing reaches 12 support groups in June
HIV testing is now offered in members’ own communities, and members are welcoming it.
Programme updateHIV testing services resume after four years
Working with Blantyre District Health Office, MASYAP has restarted HIV testing, reaching an average of 50 women and girls per session.
NewsMASYAP takes part in community peer educator training on HIV
Umunthu Foundation invited MASYAP to a three-day training on HIV prevention, treatment and care under the Blantyre Fast-Track Cities project.
Programme updateHIV testing in Balaka: more than 50 people tested
At the invitation of businesswoman Mrs Mpango, MASYAP took HIV education and testing to her home town of Balaka.
Programme updateHIV testing outreach in Nchalo: 47 women tested
MASYAP visited Nchalo, south of Blantyre, to talk about HIV and the 90-90-90 targets, and tested 47 women.
Programme updateReturn visit to Mulanje: over 40 more people tested
After the success of our first visit, MASYAP returned to Mulanje for a second day of HIV education, group counselling and testing.
Programme updateHIV testing day in Mulanje: 41 people tested
A talk, a quiz and free HIV testing in Mulanje. 41 people were tested, and more than 40 were still waiting when the day ended.