Korede Abdullah in Lagos
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has taken a bold step in the fight against HIV/AIDS by offering free medical tests in Agbor community, Delta State.
At an event commemorating the 2024 World AIDS Day at Asaba, Delta State on Thursday, the NDDC warned that the HIV/AIDS scourge remains a significant threat to human life, emphasizing that it is incurable and still prevalent in Nigeria.
Dr. Usama Ejiro of the Delta State Ministry of Health drove home the point, saying, “HIV/AIDS remains a dangerous and life-threatening disease that is still actively spreading in communities.”
The NDDC’s awareness campaign, held in collaboration with the Gibert Hill Foundation, aimed to educate the public on the dangers of HIV/AIDS and the importance of prevention and control measures. Delta State’s representative at the Commission,
Mrs. Irene Emowodia, reiterated the NDDC’s commitment to prioritizing the welfare of the people in the region, ensuring they live in a conducive, healthy, and safe environment.
The event also featured a free medical test exercise on HIV/AIDS, part of the commission’s efforts to carry out community sensitization and screening exercises in the Niger Delta region.
The NDDC’s efforts are part of a broader initiative to address the health challenges facing the Niger Delta region.
With over 2 million persons having benefited from the commission’s free medical care programs, the NDDC is making strides in improving the health and well-being of communities in the region.
As Mrs. Grace Alekwe of the Department of Community Health noted, understanding the importance of family planning, birth control, and child spacing is crucial in modern society.
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