Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called for stronger collaboration among all stakeholders to eradicate the HIV pandemic in Nigeria and end the unenviable record of having the second largest HIV epidemic in the world.
He made this call yesterday while unveiling the South-West Zonal Office of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS in Lagos State.
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He said there is an urgent need for stakeholders to review strategies and deepen partnerships in the area of advocacy and expansion of access to care, treatment and support for those living with the epidemic.
The Governor, represented by the Commissioner for Health, Akin Abayomi, said that the recently released report of incidence rates which indicate a reduction in the prevalence of the disease is a testament to the efforts of stakeholders.
Sanwo-Olu averred that the office will enhance NACA’s monitoring and coordination functions in the drive to reduce the prevalence of HIV.
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