Members of PIUMA have been working through the rainy season on the interior of the organizations new headquarters and clinic space in Bulongwa. Their Executive Officer, Taimu Sanga, reports that "we have already finished four rooms in plastering, flowing, fitting of doors and windows."

PIUMA is rushing to complete work in order to move its Voluntary Counselling and Testing (VCT) Centre from rented premises to the new site as quickly as poossible.

The VCT is not operating at the moment as negotiations continue with the District Medical Officer over equipment issues. These negotiations are expected to be completed next week.