You are cordially invited to join the Honourable KwaZulu-Natal Health MEC Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo when he launches a new Dual Protection campaign at Mangosuthu University of Technology in Umlazi on Tuesday, 4 August 2015 at 10h30.
This campaign is poised to enhance the fight against the spread of HIV and AIDS infections in the Province.
The Dual Protection approach promotes Medical Male Circumcision and the use of female contraceptive methods such as Implanon – while using condoms during every episode of sexual contact. This ensures protection against both sexually transmitted infections - including HIV - and unwanted pregnancies.
Statistics show that in South Africa, unplanned pregnancies contribute significantly to the high drop-out rate at high schools and institutions of tertiary education. The statistics further reveal that approximately one million babies are born each year, and 8% or 80 000 of them, are born to teen mothers.
After falling pregnant, most of the teen mothers lose a sense of direction in life and also have a much higher chance of dying from pregnancy-related illnesses.
MEC Dhlomo believes that since KZN has highest burden of HIV and AIDS, it ought to lead in efforts aimed at creating an AIDS-free generation.
At the launch, the MEC will reveal the number and location of the billboards, as well as the impact that they are projected to have in society. There will also be opportunities for one-on-one interviews with the MEC.
Details of the event are as follows:
Date: 4 August 2015
Venue: Mangosuthu University of Technology Main Campus
Time: 10h30
To RSVP, kindly please send an email to agiza.hlongwane@kznhealth.gov.za / sibongiseni.mkhize@kznhealth.gov.za
