A referral is most useful when someone can reach the service they need. In Sedibeng, CPC’s July–September 2026 report describes how peer educators, nurses and partner facilities worked together to support sex workers beyond the first conversation.
The programme reported reaching 4,963 sex workers with its defined HIV prevention package during the quarter. It also recorded 2,026 people receiving HIV testing services. Outreach and testing are separate indicators and may include the same people.
From diagnosis to treatment
The report records 24 sex workers newly diagnosed with HIV being initiated on antiretroviral treatment. Post-test counselling and prompt links to facilities supported this process. No loss between diagnosis and treatment initiation was reported for this group during the quarter.
That is a specific and meaningful service result: people identified through testing were connected to treatment. Continued care and follow-up remain essential, and treatment initiation alone does not establish a person’s longer-term health outcome.
Relationships with Department of Health facilities helped CPC’s nurses work within facilities and strengthen referrals. Peer educators also maintained community contact and adapted outreach to the transport available, helping the team continue working despite access constraints.
Space for questions and practical support
Twelve small-group sessions brought together 180 participants during the quarter. Discussions covered prevention services, sexual and reproductive health, and continued engagement with healthcare. Dignity packs were offered alongside these conversations.
The programme also responded to reported violence, abuse and other rights concerns. Its quarterly report records 44 human rights violation cases as resolved through legal or non-legal means. Responses included counselling and paralegal support according to the needs of each case. This programme classification should not be read as meaning that every case resulted in a court judgment.
For sex workers, the service model brings different kinds of help into contact: someone who listens, a connection to a health facility and support when rights have been violated. CPC’s work in Sedibeng shows why follow-up and coordination matter alongside the number of people reached.
Transport limitations and prevention supply concerns still need attention. CPC’s next steps include strengthening these connections and completing outstanding activities so that access becomes more consistent.
Reporting period: July–September 2026. Source: CPC Sedibeng quarterly narrative report. Personal identities and case details have been omitted.
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