With this year’s Valentine’s Day celebration days away, the National Agency for the Control of AIDS, NACA, has urged Nigerians to focus on safety and responsibility.
This is even as the Agency emphasized that love and intimacy should always go hand in hand with protection.
This was contained in a press statement by the Director General of NACA, Dr. Temitope Ilori.
The statement signed by Mrs. Toyin Aderibigbe stated that Valentine’s Day should be celebrated with informed decisions. Urging individuals to take steps to protect themselves and their partners from HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
Dr. Ilori pointed out that HIV remains a significant public health issue, but it is preventable. She, therefore, cautioned that risky behaviors—such as unprotected sex, having multiple partners, or substance abuse—can increase the likelihood of HIV transmission.
“We want everyone to enjoy Valentine’s Day while making choices that safeguard their health. HIV is preventable, and we have the means to halt its spread. Love responsibly, get tested, and make informed decisions,” Ilori said.
The statement also emphasized the importance of knowing one’s HIV status to protect both yourself and others.
It noted that regular HIV testing should be incorporated into personal healthcare routines. This is even as free testing is available at all government hospitals across the country.
source: Daily Post
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