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Open day promotes youth health access

In celebration of Youth Month, the Jan Maree Clinic held an open day to raise awareness for the services the clinic offers. Nomagugu Hloma, the communication officer at the West Rand District Health Services, said this took place on June 6 at the clinic in Krugersdorp West. 'The aim was to raise awareness about the primary health care services offered at the clinic and to market the full package of services available to the community. It also sought to engage with the public, especially the youth, to strengthen community-clinic relations,' she explained. She continued, in celebration of National Youth Month, the clinic revived its Adolescent and Youth Friendly Services (AYFS). A youth dialogue was held, led by the debating team from Westcol Krugersdorp West Campus, discussing general health issues affecting young people in the area. A professional nurse, who also serves as the Youth Champion, was part of the panel and addressed concerns raised during the discussion. She added the AYFS packages included health education, family planning, pregnancy screening, HIV counselling and testing, access to post-exposure and pre-exposure Prophylaxis, antiretroviral therapy, antenatal and postnatal care, management of sexually transmitted infections and general counselling services. Additionally, as June is also Blood Donor Month according to the National Health Calendar, the South African National Blood Services (SANBS) was also invited. A SANBS representative educated attendees about the importance of blood donation and where these services can be accessed. Nomagugu said this was also part of their community outreach efforts and to empower residents with knowledge about the comprehensive services available. It was also an opportunity to celebrate Youth Month by placing a spotlight on youth-related health services and education. She stated residents can access a full range of primary health care services, including: • management of acute and chronic conditions • maternal and child health services • dietetic and social work services • adolescent and youth services • HIV/ Aids and TB management • ward-based outreach services • emergency medical services She believes that by continuously engaging the community, offering comprehensive and responsive health services, and collaborating with partners and stakeholders. The clinic can help improve public health outcomes and promote wellness in Krugersdorp West and surrounding areas,' she explained. 'We appreciate the support of the community and partners like SANBS and the Clinic Committee who participated in the event. Events such as this help us strengthen community trust and ensure that health services are inclusive and youth-friendly. We remain committed to delivering quality, people-centred healthcare,' she concluded. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading! Stay in the know. Download the Caxton Local News Network App Stay in the know. Download the Caxton Local News Network App here