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From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi
A Non Governmental Organization, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, (AHF) said it is intensifying its campaign on daily basis to ensure the elimination of HIV/AIDS by 2030.
AHF Medical Director, Emmanuel Nwabueze, stated this on Monday, during its sensitization campaign in Keffi, Nasarawa state.
He said the foundation is deliberate in its campaign for the treatment of sexually transmitted Infections and general wellness.
“AHF is determined to provide seamless and accessible STIs services to the people.”
“We are also working on establishing a wellness center in Nasarawa state, following the ones in Benue and Abuja.
“We started the wellness clinic in Benue and in Abuja to bring STIs services closer to the people.”
Nwabueze noted that the Center will provide free condom education and distribution to the people.
The organization had organized a road show and health talk to sensitize the public in Keffi as part of the activities to commemorate the World AIDS Day (WAD).
The state coordinator, Dr Ibrāhīm Bichi, said the sensitisation campaign by AHF is key in combating HIV/AIDS in the country.
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He said the commemoration is aimed at promoting awareness, prevention, testing, and care while showing solidarity with those impacted by HIV/AIDS in the community and beyond.
According to him, Nasarawa state has prevalence rate of 2.0% with an estimated 23,306 people living with HIV requiring treatment.
He said AHF and the state government are working closely to address various HIV/AIDS challenges.
Also, the Senior Advocacy and Marketing Manager at AHF Nigeria, Steve Aborisade appreciated all stakeholders for their contribution to the success of the programme.
He said AHF will continue to partner with relevant stakeholders in its determination to address STIs in the country.
“As an organization, we will partner with young people and other partners to address the various challenges facing us.”
The Director, Primary Health Care (PHC) Keffi, Dogara Danjuma, harped on the need for continuous collaboration to address STIs challenges saying the PHC is intensifying campaigns in various localities to address HIV/AIDS in the country.
The representative of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Folarin Favour, said they are working in various communities in the state to educate young ones about the dangers of STIs.
She said the NYSC is supporting the PET programme in the state and appreciated AHF for giving NYSC the opportunity to be part of the programme.
Similarly, representative of Young Peoples Programme (YPP) in Keffi, Catherine Ishor said the project has trained them on various dangers of STIs and they are reaching out to other youths in the state to educate them on how to take better care of themselves.
