4. The Aurum Institute Vision
Who we are
An internationally
respected African
institution that
transforms health in
the community.
5. Aurum’s Focus
We focus on
researching and
What we do implementing
integrated
approaches to
managing
HIV and TB
6. Emthonjeni Programme
Purpose
In partnership with relevant stakeholders,
we make health services more accessible to
marginalised workers in a way that promotes
behaviour change and
involves the communities of these workers,
focusing on TB, HIV and STI screening.
7. Emthonjeni Centre
• The Centre was launched in August 2008
• Based at Bree street Taxi rank.
• Partnership with Metro Trading Company.
(City of Johannesburg).
8. Emthonjeni Centre Services
• HIV information ,education and awareness.
• Condoms distribution.
• Counseling and Testing.
• Symptomatic TB screening.
• ARV treatment and care through GP program and
Government Clinics.
• Blood pressure, glucose testing ,weight, height and general
health advice.
• Attend to emergencies within the Metro Mall.
9. Target Groups
Taxi operators
Informal traders
Commuters
17. VCT data cont......
VCT per agegroup and gender
1,200
1,000
800
Male
600
Female
400
200
0
<18 18-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 >=60
18. VCT data cont…
VCT by gender and marital status
100%
80%
60% Female
40% Male
20%
0%
Single Married Other
19. EMTHONJENI SME PROJECT
• Consist of 3 mobile vans; Snap shot team,
medical team, behavioural team and follow-
up team.
• 3358 tested (Selby industrial area).
• 18 – 29 age group (48%)
• 53% men (NSP)
• 559 tested positive
• 17%
20. Future plans
Health Services specifically for
Taxi operators and Traders.
TB case finding, vision, physical
exam.
Complete Prof Driver’s Permit.
Male circumcision
Treatment site for HIV, TB, STI
Develop at other sites
21. Acknowledgements
• 11 Taxi Associations
• Metro Mall Trader Association
• Metro Trading Company
• PEPFAR and CDC
• Emthonjeni Staff
