Dr. Temitope Ilori, Director General of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), inaugurated a multi-sectoral committee in Osogbo to combat HIV/AIDS transmission from mothers to children. The committee aims to raise public awareness, increase testing, and ultimately prevent new HIV infections in the state. Ilori highlighted the ongoing threat of HIV/AIDS, citing 26,000 new infections in children under 14 months and 15,000 AIDS-related deaths in the same age group last year.
Osun State has a 0.9 prevalent rate of HIV infection, which is below the national average, Dr Temitope Ilori, the Director General of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS, NACA, has revealed. Ibori made the disclosure during the inauguration of the committee on prevention of mother to child transmission in Osogbo on Thursday.
'This multiple disease outreach is to also let the people know their status so as to know their HIV status. With this programme, our people would be tested for HIV, malaria, diseases, blood pressure, sugar and so many other things. 'In short, we want our people to know their HIV status, once they know their status they can do the medication test so as to be enrolled and linked up to where they can access the medications free of charge in all our medical facilities.
HIV/AIDS Mother-To-Child Transmission Osun State Nigeria Public Health
Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
NOA organises town hall meeting in Niger on HIV/AIDS, security, tax reforms, othersThe National Orientation Agency, NOA, in Niger State has held stakeholder engagement town hall meetings to discuss the nationwide sensitisation on five critical areas affecting the nation's unity, growth and development.
Read more »
Plateau State Seeks End to HIV Stigma, Marks World AIDS DayPlateau State government is urging an end to the stigmatization of people living with HIV, as it hinders efforts in combating the disease. World AIDS Day 2024 will focus on breaking down barriers and fostering an inclusive environment.
Read more »
National Orientation Agency Launches Sensitisation Campaign on Critical IssuesThe National Orientation Agency (NOA) has initiated a nationwide sensitisation campaign focusing on HIV/AIDS, security awareness, the get-rich-quick syndrome, human rights, and tax reforms. The campaign aims to promote awareness and foster ethical values and national development.
Read more »
INTERVIEW: What Nigeria is doing to Prevent Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIVOnly about 33 per cent of pregnant women are on antiretroviral therapy (ART),
Read more »
Taraba AIDS Control Agency Urges Education and Empowerment to Combat Gender-Based ViolenceTACA calls for women and girls to embrace education, self-defence, and community support to combat gender-based violence, including rape, in Taraba State and beyond. The emphasis is on awareness and empowerment through activities like the 16 Days of Activism campaign.
Read more »
Nigeria govt restates commitment to ending AIDS by 2030The World AIDs Day is commemorated on 1 December every year to honour the people who have fallen to the disease as well as PLWHIV
Read more »