Health Team
Communications Desk
July 10, 2026Health
Since opening its doors in 2013, MSA's Youth-Friendly VCT Centre at the MSA compound in Maridi has provided over 10,000 HIV tests to young people across Western Equatoria.
Youth-Friendly By Design
The centre was built with young people in mind — confidential, welcoming, and staffed by counsellors trained to work with adolescents.
Every client receives pre- and post-test counselling, and those who test positive are referred directly to the ART clinic at the main hospital.
The Numbers
- 10,000+ HIV tests since 2013
- 178 tests in 2024 alone
- 100% of positive clients linked to ART care
- 4,730 community members educated on STI/HIV prevention
