Ogun State Authorities has unveiled a brand new strategic plan aimed toward reaching zero an infection and making certain sustained remedy and look after individuals dwelling with HIV/AIDS epidemic.
Commissioner for Well being, Dr. Tomi Coker, made this recognized on the opening of a three-day stakeholders’ engagement assembly in direction of growing the State HIV/AIDS Strategic Plan for 2025-2027 in Abeokuta on Wednesday.
Coker, represented by the Particular Adviser to the Governor on Well being, Dr. Tayo Lawal, affirmed that the brand new improvement would play a big function within the lives of the individuals dwelling with HIV.
The Commissioner said that, “it’s now not information that donors are drastically withdrawing their help, in contrast to through the World Financial institution period when help was at its peak. We’re all witnesses to the present state of HIV response within the nation.
“Nevertheless, the struggle towards the illness can’t be received by the federal government alone; a multisectoral response to HIV should be absolutely activated. Each stakeholder should come collectively to struggle this epidemic.”
In his welcome handle, the Govt Secretary of the Ogun State Company for the Management of AIDS, Dr. Kehinde Fatungase, emphasised the necessity to develop a technical work plan that may information the state’s efforts over the subsequent two years, utilising accessible sources successfully, regardless of the existence of a Nationwide Strategic Plan.
Representatives from the Nationwide Company for the Management of AIDS, APIN Public Well being Initiative, and Civil Society on HIV/AIDS in Nigeria, confirmed dedication in direction of supporting the planning and implementation of the strategic plan.
