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Healthy communities where every young person has the knowledge, resources, and support to live healthy, safe, and fulfilling lives.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Supporting young people with education and tools to stay healthy, safe from HIV, and free from adolescent pregnancies.
\nEncouraging self-esteem and education about life goals can help teens focus on their futures and avoid unintended pregnancies.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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To create an inclusive and accessible health network where young people, both online and offline, can easily access essential products and services that help them fight HIV & early pregnancy, bridging the gap between urban and rural communities through a widespread network of branches and digital platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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HIV Prevention<\/strong><\/td>Teen Program<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Abstaining from sexual activity entirely eliminates the risk of HIV transmission through sexual contact.

<\/td>		Teens should learn about consent, emotional, physical, and social aspects of relationships to make responsible choices for sexual health.

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Condoms prevent the exchange of fluids, which is how HIV spreads. By always using condoms, you lower the risk of getting or passing on HIV, leading to safer sexual experiences. Whether in a new or long-term relationship, using condoms helps protect your health and gives you peace of mind. It’s a simple and important step for lifelong well-being. Using condoms is a key way for young people in Africa to avoid unplanned pregnancies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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How can I prevent HIV?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Using condoms<\/strong> consistently and correctly during sex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting tested regularly<\/strong> for HIV, especially if you have multiple partners or engage in unprotected sex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taking Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)<\/strong> if you are at high risk for HIV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s a medication taken daily that helps prevent HIV infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taking Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)<\/strong> within 72 hours after potential exposure to HIV (like after unprotected sex).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having a monogamous relationship<\/strong> with a partner who has tested negative for HIV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choosing to abstain<\/strong> from sexual activity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Can HIV be transmitted through kissing?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

HIV is not transmitted through kissing unless there are open sores or bleeding gums in the mouth, and both partners have HIV-positive blood in their mouths. However, regular kissing is not a common mode of HIV transmission.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What are the best ways to avoid teen pregnancy?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Abstinence<\/strong> or choosing to delay sexual activity until you feel ready for the responsibilities that come with sex and potentially becoming a parent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Avoiding Unplanned Pregnancy?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Condoms<\/strong> (when used correctly) are a reliable and inexpensive option that also protect against STIs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emergency contrace ption<\/strong> (Plan B) can be used after unprotected sex to prevent pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If my partner has HIV, can I still have a healthy relationship?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

With proper treatment and prevention methods. If your partner with HIV is on antiretroviral therapy (ART) and has an undetectable viral load, they cannot transmit the virus to you. This is called “undetectable = untransmittable” (U=U).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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