Health Deputy Minister to lead Sexual Reproductive Health Campaign in Bloemfontein

Pretoria: The Deputy Minister Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo will tomorrow, (Thursday, 25 August) preside over the Sexual Reproductive Health awareness campaign in Bloemfontein, Free State.

The event is part of the Department of Health`s ongoing programme targeting young people to raise awareness about the importance of access to health services by young people, especially sexual reproductive health services which include contraceptives which are key to prevent sexually transmitted infections, unplanned pregnancies and unsafe termination of pregnancy.

Deputy Minister Dhlomo will be joined by Free State MEC for Health, Ms Montseng Tsiu; Local government leaders and youth ambassadors, and interact with adolescent young women and men about the benefits of regular health screening, testing, prevention and treatment adherence.

A variety of health services, including COVID-19 vaccination and Child immunization will be provided onsite.

Source: Government of South Africa