By Obianuju Isima
Residents of Ukpo in Dunukofia Local Government Area (LGA) have embraced HIV awareness and testing as the Anambra State AIDS Control Agency (ANSACA), in partnership with the Walter & Chioma Obi Foundation, took essential health services closer to the community.
On Aug. 22, the outreach was held at the palace of Igwe R.C. Eze, Dunukofia VI, where residents received HIV awareness, testing and counselling, alongside other basic healthcare services. The initiative encouraged community members to know their HIV status, understand available prevention options and seek appropriate care when necessary.
The exercise forms part of ANSACA’s ongoing grassroots outreach strategy to make HIV prevention, testing and related services more accessible, particularly to people who may face barriers to accessing conventional health facilities.
ANSACA commended Mr. Walter Chinedu Obi and his wife, Mrs. Chioma Obi, for their commitment to improving the wellbeing of their community through healthcare, education and other grassroots interventions.
The agency appreciated the Anambra State Government, led by Governor Chukwuma Soludo, for its people centred healthcare agenda and the enabling environment it continues to provide for partnerships that support better health outcomes for Ndi Anambra.
ANSACA reaffirmed its commitment to working with community leaders, development partners and other stakeholders to expand HIV awareness, testing and prevention services across the state.
The agency urged residents to take responsibility for their health by getting tested, seeking reliable information and supporting efforts to eliminate HIV related stigma.
Know your status. Prevention starts with you.
Obianuju Isima is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation, Anambra State
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