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Mpilonhle’s HIV testing program in South African schools aims to raise awareness and support youth, particularly in regions with high infection rates. The initiative faces concerns regarding students’ emotional readiness for testing and the vulnerability of young girls in relationships with older men. Additionally, expanding the program nationwide presents significant financial challenges.

The following newsletter published by The Shriver Centre, discusses The Mpilonhle Project’s aims to reduce teenage pregnancy and HIV/AIDS in rural South African schools near Mtubatuba. How using mobile health units, it provides health education, HIV testing, counseling, and computer training. The Newsletter also discusses how, Dr. Braden held listening sessions with local schools in 2006 to address teen health issues. Funded by PEPFAR and supported by the Angel Network and Africa Outreach Project, the initiative targets 13 schools in the Umkhanyakude District.