As the world marks World AIDS Day today, stakeholders in Jos East Local Government Area have been urged to intensify efforts in combating the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
Honourable Chief Markus Usaini Nyam, Executive Chairman of the Council, emphasized the importance of awareness, testing, and adherence to drug specifications in reducing the rate of infection ¹.
The Chairman who was represented by his deputy Honourable Yusuf Atsen recalled that the call to action is significant to address the challenge faced by organizations such as APIN Public Health Initiatives which are working with the Plateau State Ministry of Health to expand HIV treatment services, particularly in communities with high prevalence rates.
Director, Primary Health Care Department, Mrs Elizabeth Dapal and LACA programme Officer, Jos East LGA, Mrs Rosemary Daboer, both established that many people are still ignorant of the fact that HIV and AIDs is real, hence there is a deliberate need to embrace testing and treatment.
They opined that the theme for 2024 world AIDS day is "taking the right path to prevent the HIV and AIDS" is apt and timely, adding that those that are positive should take their medications as at when due and stop spreading the virus.
Rev Fr James Largum, CAN Vice Chairman Jos East and Joseph Agwom Chairman Kauna group General Hospital Angware, who spoke separately, pointed out the need for gender equality, abstinence, prompt adherence to HIV and AIDs drugs and aptly use of condoms.
Singed :
Sabarka Bawul
Assistant Chief Information Officer,
Jos East Local Government Council.
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