AEGiS-ST: A word from the top

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A word from the top

Sunday Times (Johannesburg) - April 30, 2007

The acting Minister of Health, Jeff Radebe, endorses the "Each One Reach Five" HIV-test campaign - particularly as there is the need for an increase in the uptake of voluntary counselling and testing. For any such campaign to be effective, attention should be paid to:

# Effective utilisation of peer influence;

# Ensuring that all testing is linked with prevention, treatment, care and support services;

# Availability of services as the demand for their use increases; and

# Consideration of human rights, particularly confidentiality and the right to information.

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