Mainstreaming HIV/AIDS in Higher Education Institutions

Even though the levels of HIV/AIDS mainstreaming in the most institutions varies slightly, all of them endorsed AIDS policies. Now what boggles the mind is , have any of the institutions established HIV units in their organisational structures and assigned full time staff? Have they conducted risk assessments and prepared comprehensive HIV/AIDS prevention plans and allocated budgets? Are there any AIDS resource centers established for students and the university community to access up-to-date information and learning materials on HIV/AIDS?

The presence of an education sector AIDS policy, the establishment of a higher education institution partnership forum and the conducive environment in the universities and colleges should be set up. Yes there are organisations like SayWhat that try to tackle sexual rights and reproductive issues at tertiary institutions but that is just not enough. External forces cannot solve matters affecting the internal.  

Lack of dedicated staff members and less coordination with surrounding communities are major challenges , in addition to the absence of HIV as a core activity and inadequate support from the Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education.More Governmental and institutional activities have to be done so that HIV/AIDS at Institutions of Higher learning is curtailed.