Roma Community Resource Center in collaboration with Bana Pele Youth will conduct a one day rapid test for HIV/AIDS at the center on Wednesday, 24th January, 2007.

Coordinator of the Center Mr.Ts'abela 'Mabathoana said it is aimed to raise the community's awareness on HIV/AIDS so that the youth can take better care of themselves.

He said the tests will grant the youth an opportunity to know their status while still healthy so that they can take precautions and avoid becoming ill.

He showed that people who will test positive will be advised to visit clinics as well as the St. Joseph's Hospital where their CD count can be done in order to see if they qualify for antiretroviral drugs.

Mr. 'Mabathoana said they are performing this activity in line with the Government's policy of the Know Your Status Campaign.

Bana Pele Youth and Community Resource Center were established in 2006, with the purpose to protect the healthy and holistic development of young people.
 

Source: LENA