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"These meetings are like information hubs.I ve learned that one must always have their [HIV] status checked because it is better to know." (South Africa, age 24) Engaging men is a priority for the HIV response in sub-Saharan Africa - in part because heterosexual men contribute to disproportionately high HIV incidence among adolescent girls and yo
"The DREAMS Partnership offers valuable learning opportunities through the novel, multisectoral approach to implementation of a combination of HIV prevention interventions that have historically been delivered in a siloed fashion."
"The Tsima mobilisation model adheres to the theory that social barriers necessitate social change solutions - those which move beyond service provision and instead engage communities in a dialogue about barriers to health and that encourages collective action to enact change."
"Programs designed to increase levels of HIV testing should ensure they reach the populations most in need." KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) province is a major epicentre of the South African HIV epidemic. It is home to large informal settlements that pose unique challenges and barriers in terms of accessing HIV services and care.