Harare Clinic Sees Up To 20 STI Cases Daily And Reveals HIV Statistics
A Mabvuku clinic is treating up to 20 patients for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) every day, with health workers revealing that around 40% of those patients are HIV-positive. The figures have put the spotlight on STI infections in Harare, particularly among young adults aged 18 to 24.
Scottland Medical Centre and Maternity general practitioner Albert Mudarikwa shared the figures during a recent tour of the facility. He said the clinic was seeing between 18 and 20 STI patients daily.
Mabvuku Clinic Sees Up To 20 STI Cases Daily
Mudarikwa said STI cases remained a significant concern at the facility, which provides free services and conducts community outreach programmes.
He said:
“At the moment, we are seeing a high number of STI cases on a daily basis, with about 18 to 20 patients presenting with STIs.”
The outreach programmes focus on prevention, testing and encouraging people to seek treatment early.
Mudarikwa said the clinic also prioritises HIV screening when patients present with STIs.
40% Of STI Patients Reportedly HIV-Positive
According to Mudarikwa, at least 40% of STI patients seen at the clinic are HIV-positive, while at least half are HIV-negative.
He explained:
“Usually, when patients present with STIs, we first screen them for HIV because people living with HIV may be more vulnerable to certain infections, including STIs.”
He also stated that about 20% of young adults aged 18 to 24 have chlamydia, gonorrhoea or trichomoniasis.
Health Workers Push Prevention
Mudarikwa said the clinic was using community outreach to raise awareness about STI prevention and early treatment.
He said:
“We need to raise awareness about sexually transmitted infections and the importance of prevention, early testing and treatment.”
The reported figures highlight the clinic’s ongoing focus on testing, prevention and treatment as it responds to the STI cases presenting in Mabvuku.
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