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Yuletide: Prioritise Your Health Over Pleasures- NACA

The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has urged Nigerians to prioritise their health by knowing their HIV status and avoiding risky lifestyle that can expose them to danger this festive period.

Director-General of NACA,
Dr Temitope Ilori, said, in a message to commemorate the festive season, that Christmas was not only a time for joy and celebration, but also presented an opportunity to make informed and responsible decisions about one’s health.

According to the DG, “knowing your status is a powerful step toward securing your health and protecting others.”

“We urge everyone to take advantage of the free and confidential HIV testing services available across the country,” she said.

She explained that HIV remains a significant public health concern, but with advancements in testing and treatment, it has ceased being a death sentence.

“We understand that the festive season comes with increased social activities. While celebrating, let us remember the importance of safe practices, use protection during sexual activities, and for those who choose abstinence, continue to uphold it as the safest option”, she explained.

She added that ignorance was no longer an excuse, given now-available widespread access to HIV testing and education, providing everyone with the tools to make informed choices.

The DG said NACA remained steadfast in its commitment to reducing the spread of HIV and achieving an AIDS-free Nigeria.

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