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University of Cape TownRef: https://uct.ac.za/research-innovation-uct-and-un-sdgs/goal-3-good-health-and-well-being/3-3-4

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This document is a University of Cape Town (UCT) webpage describing the Student Wellness Service (SWS) and the sexual and reproductive health care support available to students. It explains that SWS provides medical and counselling services at primary healthcare level, including sexual health support such as free HIV testing and counselling, free medication for sexually transmitted infections, and free basic contraceptives. It also sets out how students can access services (online booking, triage line) and provides emergency instructions, including contacting Campus Protection Services on 080 650 2222 for medical emergencies.

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Free HIV testing and counselling

Students can receive free HIV testing and confidential counselling through the Student Wellness Service. The service is available at all UCT campuses and is accessible via online booking or by contacting the nursing triage line.

Who it is for: students at UCT
How to act on it: Contact the nursing triage line at 021 650 5620 or book an appointment via the UCT App or SWS web pages

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including sexual health support such as free HIV testing and counselling, free medication for sexually transmitted infections, and free basic contraceptives

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City of Cape Town, Western Cape

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https://uct.ac.za/research-innovation-uct-and-un-sdgs/goal-3-good-health-and-well-being/3-3-4

Key Takeaways

Document subject: Sexual and reproductive health care services for students (UCT)
Service provider: Student Wellness Service (SWS), University of Cape Town
Sexual health support provided free of charge: HIV testing and counselling, medication for sexually transmitted infections, basic contraceptives
Medical appointments: via UCT App or SWS web pages for online or face-to-face consultation
Pharmacy service: essential medication sold at a cost; repeat medication can be booked online for collection; pharmacy located in the Ivan Toms Building
Nursing advice triage line: 021 650 5620, 08:30 to 16:30
Medical emergencies: report to Campus Protection Services by dialling 080 650 2222 (toll-free)
Emergency response: CPS contacts EMS and escorts ambulance; ambulance stabilises patient; transport costs after stabilisation covered by medical aid/personal account
Emergency service coverage: all UCT campuses; available to staff, students and contractors
Confidentiality: all calls are confidential
Emergency counselling/response availability: 24-hour service for medical advice, counselling (including trauma, substance abuse, poison, suicide, bereavement, rape), and medical emergencies
University of Cape Town (UCT)
Student Wellness Service (SWS)
Campus Protection Services (CPS)
Emergency Medical Service (EMS)
Ivan Toms Building
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