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Lubricant helps prevent HIV infection, but access remains limited

Posted in: Healthcare system, HIV/AIDS, Latest

The National Department of Health says that lubricant should be freely available alongside condoms at clinics around the country. But according to community-led monitoring group Ritshidze, clinics often do not offer lubricant. Biénne Huisman reports on why access to lubricant is important for HIV prevention and why oil-based lubricants should not be used with condoms.

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Lubricant helps prevent HIV infection, but access remains limited

New men’s health centre in Cape metro welcomed

Posted in: Latest, Men's Health, Provinces, Western Cape

The Western Cape Department of Health recently opened a new men’s only health centre, which aims to empower boys and men to lead healthy lives. Siyabonga Kamnqa spoke to the centre’s manager and men’s health organisations about the value this centre will add and the services it provides.

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New men’s health centre in Cape metro welcomed

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