Take Treatment Seriously – Lawmakers Urge People Living with HIV/AIDS
The Deputy Speaker of the Enugu State House of Assembly, Princess Obiajulu Ugwu, has known as on individuals dwelling with HIV/AIDS to proceed to take therapy and drugs significantly.
According to her, this is not going to solely provide help to keep a wholesome life-style but in addition provide help to handle your sickness.
The Deputy Chief Whip stated this in a press release launched on Friday to commemorate World AIDS Day 2023 in Enugu.
“Today, December 1, 2023, is a really big day for us to recollect and empathize with our dad and mom, brothers and sisters who reside with HIV/AIDS in a really particular method.
“This day was established by the United Nations to encourage and problem individuals dwelling with this illness to not lose hope within the every day wrestle to remain alive, regardless of excruciating ache, discomfort and inconvenience.
“According to the most recent report printed in 2023, there are 3,736 individuals dwelling with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV) in Enugu State, with an HIV prevalence price of 1.9 per cent.
“It is heartwarming to see that the Enugu State government is winning the fight against the prevalence of the viral disease which was 5.1% in 2010 and 4.9% in 2017,” she stated.
However, the lawmaker famous that the federal government shouldn’t be prepared to do all the pieces in its energy to make sure Enugu is AIDS-free by offering all the required logistics, funds and medicines to attain the aim within the quick time period.
Ugwu hinted that if the necessity arises, this Congress is not going to hesitate to enact laws to guard individuals dwelling with HIV/AIDS from prejudice and discrimination.
“While I encourage individuals with this illness to go to the hospital and take antiretroviral medication, I additionally urge others to know their HIV standing to keep away from contracting this illness. We encourage you to get examined to seek out out.
“Together, we can get through the final miles of this fight. We will continue to save lives and ensure we do not return to the early days of the HIV/AIDS pandemic,” Ugwu stated. added.
Source: dailypost.ng