All government Zambian health facilities will provide you with free health services at any age. Some even have a corner staffed by trained youth volunteers, so start there if you spot one. They will send you to the right department within the health facility.

Youth corner or not, all health facilities are there to help you with any health issue. All your visits are treated confidentially.

Where you can get help

• Start nearby by finding a youth service organisation in your area such as PPAZ, IPAS, Youth Resource Centres or Blue Star Clinic. For sexually transmitted infections including HIV – visit any government health facility across Zambia and where you will get free information, counselling, testing and treatment.
• If you want information or are concerned about your sexual health, or need contraception, emergency contraception, termination of pregnancy, or medical male circumcision, you can visit a Diva Centre or Blue Star clinic supported by Marie Stopes Zambia. You can call Marie Stopes for free advice and to be directed to the nearest clinic on 5600.
• For issues of rape or abuse start at a Victim Support Unit at any police station, or go to any government health facility for free help including emergency contraception, antibiotics to prevent some STIs, and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), medicine to reduce the risk of infection with HIV from rape.

Don’t worry in silence. Most health problems can be fixed if you get to a health facility and speak to a doctor or nurse. The staff will keep your problems confidential and help you get treatment. You can also call 999 - Health Matters or 933 - Helpline under Lifeline Zambia.