Established in the year 2000, Sinothando center provides an opportunity
for clients to test for HIV and get information about protecting themselves from HIV and
Aids on a more personal level. The center is equipped with HIV rapid tests with results
obtainable immediately after testing. In knowing their status, clients are then able to
take measures to decrease risks of getting infected and / or re-infected, or infecting
others.
This center allows a clear and correct referral to other services in the hospital, such as
ARV roll –out site, namely, Ikusasa. The center also provides referral outside the
hospital for further support and management of opportunistic infections, where these are
present. This amount of work is made possible by dedicated staff, who tirelessly develop
and maintain contacts with network partners in the field of prevention and management of
such infections.
The center is not only of benefit to patients, it also benefits members of staff as they
receive training on issues related to HIV and Aids.
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