This week marked a significant milestone as Higher Health conducted their first ever Peer Educators Training at Graaff Reinet Campus, Eastcape Midlands TVET College, Eastern Cape. Eight enthusiastic students volunteered to become Peer Educators, aiming to mentor fellow students for a healthy and successful academic journey.

Peer Educators are actively involved in campus activities, dialogues, debates, and other initiatives addressing health, wellness, and social challenges among students.

Their crucial role extends to face-to-face engagements on dialogues of health and safe sex practices with students contributing to reducing HIV and STI prevalence among the youth on our campuses.

Yanga Tsengiwe, a remarkable student from Graaff Reinet Campus at Eastcape Midlands TVET College proudly joined Higher Health’s Peer Educator Programme, advocating for health and well-being. He boldly shared his HIV-negative status and encouraged his fellow students to get tested at the on-campus Higher Health clinic.

In his Peer Educator training, Yanga discovered that PrEP isn’t solely about preventing HIV; it doesn’t guarantee protection from STIs. With passion and commitment, he plans to educate his peers on the importance of abstinence and avoiding risky situations. Let’s support Yanga in promoting a healthy and informed campus community!