The Osun State Government is taking steps to curb the spread of HIV/AIDS during Valentine's Day celebrations by distributing free condoms and lubricants at selected locations across the state. The government is urging residents to prioritize safe sex practices and avoid unprotected intercourse.
The Osun State Government has urged residents to prioritize safe sex ual practices and avoid unprotected sex, especially during Valentine's Day celebrations. In a statement signed by the Executive Secretary of the Osun State Agency for the Control of HIV/AIDS (O-SACA), Olusegun Daramola, the government announced plans to distribute free condoms and lubricants at selected malls and lounges across the state to promote safe behaviour and curb the spread of HIV/AIDS .
Daramola stated that Valentine's Day presents an opportunity to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS prevention, stressing the importance of responsible sexual health choices. He emphasized the need to avoid risky behaviors, such as unprotected sexual intercourse, and encouraged individuals who haven't already done so to get tested and know their status. Daramola reaffirmed the commitment of Governor Ademola Nurudeen Jackson Adeleke's administration to reducing HIV prevalence in Osun State and achieving the goal of ending AIDS by 2030. To support safe practices, the agency will provide condoms and lubricants at selected locations, including malls and lounges. Residents are urged to approach agency vendors to access these valuable resources. The statement concluded with a call to action: 'Let’s share love, not the disease.
OSUN STATE HIV/AIDS VALENTINE's DAY SAFE SEX CONDOMS LUBRICANTS
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