By Isima Stephanie Obianuju
The Anambra State AIDS Control Agency (ANSACA), has inaugurated an Action Committee to coordinate HIV response activities across tertiary institutions in Anambra State.
This is part of the agency’s efforts to strengthen awareness, testing, and treatment among young people in the state.
The initiative is in line with the agency’s State Strategic Transformation and Sustainability Plan (SSTSP) 2026–2028 and the global UNAIDS 95-95-95 target aimed at ending the HIV epidemic.
Inaugurating the committee, the Executive Director of ANSACA, Dr. Hillary Nkem Okeke adviced members to champion a youth-friendly, data-driven, and impact-focused HIV response across campuses in the state.
According to him, the committee is expected to coordinate HIV awareness campaigns, peer education programmes, voluntary counselling and testing, as well as linkage to care for students and staff of tertiary institutions.
The committee is headed by Chairman, Mr. Emeka Nwabunwanne, while Enendu Chisimdi serves as Secretary.
ANSACA boss said that the initiative is aligns with the vision of Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s administration to build a healthier and more prosperous Anambra through improved healthcare interventions and youth engagement.
Dr. Okeke urged residents, especially young people, to know their HIV status, remain healthy and help stop stigma associated with the disease.
“Together, we are raising a healthier, HIV-free generation,” Executive Director noted.
Isima is of the ministry of Information, Anambra State
