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1,086 Young Nigerians Confirmed HIV Positive In Nasarawa by Newsmania: 10:11am On Sep 05, 2018 |
Several teenagers in the north-central part of Nigeria, Nasarawa State have shockingly tested positive to HIV/AIDS. About 1,086 out of 75, 435 young Nigerians between the ages of 14 and 19, who were counselled and tested for HIV/AIDS in Nasarawa State, have been confirmed to be carrying the deadly virus.  The Executive Director, Nasarawa State AIDS Control Agency, Dr. Ruth Adabe, disclosed this on Sunday during a one-day workshop organised by the United Nations International Children’s Fund, in conjunction with the National Orientation Agency, in the Keffi Local Government Area of the state. Speaking during the event, Adabe, who was represented by Dr. Peter Attah of the Nasarawa State Ministry of Health, suggested strategies to end the HIV/Aids epidemic. They include the establishment of youth-friendly centres, HIV /Aids consulting and testing units and the prevention of PMTCT in the state. She called for cooperation with the Nasarawa HIV/AIDS and STIs Control Programme in the fight against HIV/AIDS. She blamed risky behaviour on the part of the youth for the upsurge in the prevalence of HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases in the state. Adabe also said that it was imperative for all stakeholders supporting the fight against HIV/AIDS in the state to meet with the youth and discuss how to educate the general public on the epidemic. She said, “In 2016, about 240,000 adolescents between the ages of 10 and 19, were living with the diseases, thereby making up seven per cent of the total number of people living with the virus in Nigeria. “HIV prevalence among this age group varies regionally, with 4.3 per cent of 15-19-year-olds living with HIV in the South-South, compared to 1.3 per cent in the South-East. “Health outcomes for adolescents living with HIV in Nigeria are poor. This is the only country in the world where mortality in 10 – 14-year-olds is rising. “Young women have a higher HIV prevalence and are infected earlier in life than men of the same age group. “In 2016, more than 46,000 young women were infected with HIV, compared to 33,900 young men. “Reports from a 2017 National Health Survey showed that only 29 per cent of women and 27.9 per cent of men between the ages of 15 and 24 could correctly identify ways of preventing sexual transmission of HIV, as well as reject major myths around transmission,” she said. The executive director called for an effective strategy to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic. She urged indigenes and other people living in the state to go for regular HIV counselling and testing. More below: https://zenithnaija.com/1086-young-nigerians-confirmed-hiv-positive-in-nasarawa/
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Re: 1,086 Young Nigerians Confirmed HIV Positive In Nasarawa by CROWNWEALTH019(m): 10:27am On Sep 05, 2018 |
Re: 1,086 Young Nigerians Confirmed HIV Positive In Nasarawa by Biglittlelois(f): 10:28am On Sep 05, 2018 |
Advice to the single ones: when you're finally in a relationship, stylishly suggest to your partner that you both should go for HIV and other tests, cant just be hugging, kissing and having sèx without precaution 27 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 1,086 Young Nigerians Confirmed HIV Positive In Nasarawa by maklelemakukula(m): 10:28am On Sep 05, 2018 |
HIV isn't a death sentence. If everyone on earth were HIV positive then there'll be no HIV. 14 Likes |
Re: 1,086 Young Nigerians Confirmed HIV Positive In Nasarawa by TroubleMaker47(m): 10:28am On Sep 05, 2018 |
Damn I always feel 80% of HIV victims are Down Low gays or have had encounter with a Down Low guy. It's kinda rare to see someone who has had only heterosexual relationship with HIV. 4 Likes |
Re: 1,086 Young Nigerians Confirmed HIV Positive In Nasarawa by 2undeee(m): 10:28am On Sep 05, 2018 |
hummm |
Re: 1,086 Young Nigerians Confirmed HIV Positive In Nasarawa by IYANGBALI: 10:28am On Sep 05, 2018 |
Na Photoshop jo |
Re: 1,086 Young Nigerians Confirmed HIV Positive In Nasarawa by Nobody: 10:28am On Sep 05, 2018 |
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Re: 1,086 Young Nigerians Confirmed HIV Positive In Nasarawa by Jarus(m): 10:29am On Sep 05, 2018 |
That's 3 out of every 200 people within that age range in the state. Scary. |
Re: 1,086 Young Nigerians Confirmed HIV Positive In Nasarawa by joganut(m): 10:29am On Sep 05, 2018 |
With the way youths dey Bleep up an down this is just the begining. South africa go dey learn soon.... Bleep...... 5 Likes |
Re: 1,086 Young Nigerians Confirmed HIV Positive In Nasarawa by Godsgift7837: 10:29am On Sep 05, 2018 |
iTunes card needed at sweet rate via signature |
Re: 1,086 Young Nigerians Confirmed HIV Positive In Nasarawa by Mmadu111: 10:29am On Sep 05, 2018 |
Hian!! |
Re: 1,086 Young Nigerians Confirmed HIV Positive In Nasarawa by DLonely1: 10:30am On Sep 05, 2018 |
Too bad.... |
Re: 1,086 Young Nigerians Confirmed HIV Positive In Nasarawa by Nobody: 10:30am On Sep 05, 2018 |
Fake shit |
Re: 1,086 Young Nigerians Confirmed HIV Positive In Nasarawa by ahmadinho2010(m): 10:30am On Sep 05, 2018 |
What!!! |
Re: 1,086 Young Nigerians Confirmed HIV Positive In Nasarawa by Uglymugg: 10:31am On Sep 05, 2018 |
TroubleMaker47:lol, naive fvuck. 6 Likes |
Re: 1,086 Young Nigerians Confirmed HIV Positive In Nasarawa by Kingjames(m): 10:31am On Sep 05, 2018 |
Holy moses! they should be quarantine immediately to avoid more spreadings.. why won't they be infected when a good number of them engaged in bestiality and so on I cover my "FAMILY PLANNING" and that of my would-be spouse with the precious blood of Jesus. |
Re: 1,086 Young Nigerians Confirmed HIV Positive In Nasarawa by Didcot: 10:32am On Sep 05, 2018 |
Gobe re ooooo! |
Re: 1,086 Young Nigerians Confirmed HIV Positive In Nasarawa by sotall(m): 10:33am On Sep 05, 2018 |
maklelemakukula: Hmm...start by getting infected. 6 Likes
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Re: 1,086 Young Nigerians Confirmed HIV Positive In Nasarawa by Zoehill(m): 10:33am On Sep 05, 2018 |
God please save our youths, they are carefree and live a reckless live. They wish to experiment all they see either positive or negative.....Amen 1 Like |
Re: 1,086 Young Nigerians Confirmed HIV Positive In Nasarawa by Adalyon(f): 10:34am On Sep 05, 2018 |
Uglymugg:Lols... This is beyond naivety, this is blatant ignorance 4 Likes |
Re: 1,086 Young Nigerians Confirmed HIV Positive In Nasarawa by gen2briz(m): 10:34am On Sep 05, 2018 |
Not cool at all |
Re: 1,086 Young Nigerians Confirmed HIV Positive In Nasarawa by Bustincole(m): 10:34am On Sep 05, 2018 |
HIV abi na HIP Dare is a mix up sumwhere |
Re: 1,086 Young Nigerians Confirmed HIV Positive In Nasarawa by Starke(m): 10:35am On Sep 05, 2018 |
1.3% IN THE SOUTHEAST. By far the lowest in all the regions. This is confirmed proof that Igbo boys and girls contrary to public opinion know how to keep their legs closed and their zips intact. Proud of the Igbos!. 11 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 1,086 Young Nigerians Confirmed HIV Positive In Nasarawa by xavier0327(f): 10:37am On Sep 05, 2018 |
Biglittlelois: Which wan be "stylishly"? When my life is involved? I will as POINT BLANK joor 1 Like |
Re: 1,086 Young Nigerians Confirmed HIV Positive In Nasarawa by kellyJames5(m): 10:38am On Sep 05, 2018 |
Now this is scary! |
Re: 1,086 Young Nigerians Confirmed HIV Positive In Nasarawa by MAJORBANKZ(m): 10:38am On Sep 05, 2018 |
fear nasarawa and imo girls. |
Re: 1,086 Young Nigerians Confirmed HIV Positive In Nasarawa by kennypoju04: 10:38am On Sep 05, 2018 |
Too much illegal sexual activities |
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