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Gabon
Gabon continued to scale up HIV and sexual and reproductive health (SRH) education and services to reduce new HIV infections among adolescent and young people. For instance, the country launched the Hello Ado mobile application to better reach young people with SRH information (UNESCO). Additionally, 40 representatives of youth organizations were sensitized on HIV, SRH and gender-based violence services among adolescent and young people while 267 adolescents and young people benefited from viral load tests (UNFPA).
In Estuaire, Haut Ogooué and Moyen Ogooué provinces, trained 528 teachers and 77 school counsellors, social workers and health staff conducted comprehensive sexuality education for 40 888 students thanks to the technical support from the Joint Team (UNFPA). An additional 384 teachers and support staff from high schools and training centres also received trainings on sexual and reproductive health and rights, while 224 learners or young leaders received training to run health clubs (UNESCO). In addition, 19 733 students were sensitized on SRH and gender-based violence and 60 young people received guidance to better communicate on the Education Plus initiative (UNFPA).