Prioritise your well being, know your HIV standing, NACA urges Nigerians

As the vacation season approaches, the Nationwide AIDS Company has urged Nigerians to prioritize their well being by figuring out their HIV standing.

The Director-Normal of the company, Dr. Temitope Ilori, made the enchantment in a press release signed by the company’s Head of Public Relations and Protocol, Toyin Aderibigbe, on Sunday.

Dr. Ilori famous that Christmas is a time of pleasure and celebration but in addition a possibility to make knowledgeable and accountable selections about one’s well being.

“Figuring out your standing is a strong step in the direction of securing your well being and defending others.

“We urge everybody to reap the benefits of the free and confidential HIV testing companies accessible throughout the nation,” she added.

She burdened that HIV stays a significant public well being concern, however with advances in testing and remedy, it now not constitutes a dying sentence.

In accordance with her, early prognosis ensures entry to life-saving medicines and an extended and more healthy life.

“We acknowledge that the vacation season comes with elevated social actions. As we have fun, allow us to bear in mind the significance of protected practices.

“Use safety throughout sexual actions, and for individuals who select to abstain from intercourse, proceed to stay to it because the most secure choice,” she added.

The Director-Normal of NACA defined that ignorance is now not an excuse, as there’s now widespread entry to HIV testing and training, offering everybody with the instruments to make knowledgeable decisions.

She reiterated that NACA stays steadfast in its dedication to the discount
Spreading HIV and reaching an AIDS-free Nigeria.

“This vacation season, give your self the present of well being by visiting your nearest well being facility or neighborhood testing middle to search out out your HIV standing. Allow us to work collectively to create a more healthy and happier Nigeria.