More than three million people have tested for HIV in Gauteng’s health facilities since the launch of HIV Counselling and Testing (HCT) in April 2010.
As of 30 June 2011, 3 015 44 people tested for HIV in both public and private health institutions. In addition to HIV, 837 015 people were also screened for tuberculosis (TB), 93 675 were tested for cervical cancer, 36 439 for diabetes and 63 328 for high blood pressure.
Since the launch, all public health facilities in the province provide a free walk-in service for health screening and HCT.
In an effort to further increase the number of people in the province who know their health status, the campaign is also extended to provincial events and shopping malls.
The department also has mobile HCT services that go out to community gatherings as well as rural parts of the province where health facilities are not easily accessible.
In association with non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and other community organisations, the department also takes advantage of any opportunity to encourage people especially the youth to lead healthy lifestyles and know their status.
Enquiries:
Simon Zwane
Cell: 082 551 9892
