Gender & Youth Specialist | Advocate for Diversity & Inclusion| Director of Learning and Partnerships
Why do we keep having discussions about how we can engage youth to access HIV testing, treatment and prevention services? Are we not listening? We need to increase collaboration with communities about what they need and address barriers to service delivery. Panelists at #ICASA2023 emphasize that we need to look at barriers in a holistic fashion. There is lack of information, poor infrastructure, lack of access to services and lack of training for healthcare workers. We need to develop youth-friendly services that provide safe spaces for youth with integrated health service delivery. Finally, engage traditional leaders, faith based leaders and government. Understand socio-cultural drivers and collaborate!
