Progress in HIV testing in S/Phikwe

The aim of the project is to test 20 000 people in Bobirwa and Selebi-Phikwe districts by the end of this month. According to a statement from Academy of Educational Development (AED) that is spearheading the project, 23 749 people from the two districts have been mobilised and have received comprehensive HIV prevention messages while 6 809 people tested in the first 10 weeks.

Several villages outside the main urban areas have been visited by project teams.  These villages include Semolale, Gobojango, Mabolwe, Tsetsebjwe, Molalatau, Mothabaneng, Mathathane, Moletemane and Sefophe.
A representative of AED, Andrew Sigman says people testing positive are referred to HIV care and treatment sites for follow-up assessments and care. Over 6 000 people have so far tested.