Institutional HIV and AIDS Unit

The Centre for Health Education and Development coordinates and administers HIV/AIDS activities in South Africa, in accordance with the VUT HIV and AIDS Policy, National Strategic Plan, and Higher Health 2019 framework.

Institutional HIV and AIDS Unit

Centre for Health Education and Development is responsible for coordination, facilitation and implementation of HIV/AIDS Programmes in alignment with the VUT HIV and AIDS Policy, National Strategic Plan on HIV, STIs and TB Policy and Strategic Framework on HIV and AIDS for Higher Education in South Africa (Higher Health 2019).

Vision

To be a university that leads in implementing effective and innovative Health, Wellness and Development programme.

Mission

To produce employable graduates that are physically, emotionally and socially healthy by:

  • Responding to the pandemic drivers through teaching, learning, innovation, knowledge generation and community engagement.
  • Ensuring comprehensive and effective response towards Health, Wellness, Behavioural Change, Stigma and Discrimination.
  • Promoting the health and wellbeing of staff and students.

Centre for Health Education and Development is responsible for coordination, facilitation and implementation of HIV/AIDS Programmes in alignment with the VUT HIV and AIDS Policy, National Strategic Plan on HIV, STIs and TB Policy and Strategic Framework on HIV and AIDS for Higher Education in South Africa (Higher Health 2019).

Where to find us:

Ground Floor N006

Contact number:

016 950 6617

Contact number:

016 950 9546

Email Address:

ihau@vut.ac.za

Mrs Ephinia Mohotsi
Coordinator

Mrs Maureen Motsukunyane

Mrs Maureen Motsukunyane
Director

Thapelo Kgakatsi

Thapelo Kgakatsi
Projects Administration

Mrs Thabile Khambule
Coordinator

Mr Vincent Mdluli

Mr Vincent Mdlulie
Assistant Coordinator


Our Team

  1. Prevention and Awareness Campaigns
  2. First Things First (HIV Counselling and Testing/TB/STI)
  3. Health and Wellness Campaign.
  4. National Calendar Events
  1. Peer Education Programme
  • First Things First (HIV Counselling and Testing/TB/STI education)
  • Sexual Reproductive Health Response
  • Alcohol and Substance Abuse Programme
  • (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersexual Asexual and Queer) LGBTIAQ
  • Gender Based Violence and Diversity Programme.
  • Disability
  • Mental Health
  • Sexual and Human Rights
  • Communicable and Non – Communicable Diseases
  • Social and Emotional Intelligence
  1. Education, Workshops and Training
  • Capacity building training for staff and students.
  1. Health and Wellness Promotion
  • Referral to relevant service providers for treatment, care and support.
  1. Integration of HIV/AIDS into Curriculum
  • Educating and equipping students through formal teaching and learning programmes (Social and Emotional Intelligence)
  1. Community Engagement
  • Engage local and community partnerships.
  • Outreach projects with Peer Educators.
  1. Research
  • Research/surveys
  • Monitoring and Evaluation
  1. Workplace HIV and AIDS Programme
  • Regular Awareness and HIV/TB/STI’s testing Campaigns
  • Condom Distribution
  • Peer Education Programme
  • Education/training/workshops
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