Organised in partnership with the Higher Education & Training Health, Wellness and Development (HEAIDS), the imbizo will focus on students and youth health, wellness and careers.
The clinic is an addition to the 18 similar campus-based facilities launched earlier this year as a result of a partnership between HEAIDS and the Limpopo Department of Health. Three of the clinics are operating at Vhembe TVET’s other campuses (Tshisimani, Mavhoi and Mashamba). Their sites were selected in order to benefit areas with limited access to other healthcare services.
Amongst the services the clinic will provide to students is the testing and screening for HIV, STIs, TB, blood-glucose and blood pressure measuring and family-planning.
About 1 500 students and learners from institutions of higher learning and Vhembe TVET College – Makwarela Campus are expected to attend the imbizo.
Other key stakeholders to attend and exhibit at this imbizo include, the Department of Health, Social Development, Limpopo LGBTI, Lifeline, Sonke Gender Justice, South African Police Service, University of Limpopo, Services Seta and University of Venda.
Members of the media are invited as follows:
Date: 10 November 2018
Time: 8:00 to 13h00
Venue: Vhembe TVET College, Makwarela Campus, Limpopo
Should there be journalists needing transport to the event, please let us know and we will endeavour to assist.
Media enquiries and interviews:
Lunga Ngqengelele
Cell: 082 566 0446
Tel: 012 312 5850
E-mail: lunga.n@dhet.gov.za
Lehlohonolo Mphuthi
Cell: 061 985 9474
Tel: 012 312 5648
E-mail: Mphuthi.L@dhet.gov.za
