THE National Agency for the Control of HIV/AIDS (NACA) has assured urgent treatment for people who tested HIV positive under the ongoing Nigeria AIDS Indicator and Impact Survey (NAIIS). “Babies and children who tested HIV positive will have the opportunity to have a confirmatory test and linked to care where needed. “This survey will enhance the general awareness on HIV prevention, treatment, care and support to Nigerians. He advised Nigerians to make good use of the opportunity to know their HIV, Hepatitis B and C status. Ockri said that nine persons were tested positive out of the 400 persons interviewed and 300 persons tested at the ongoing survey.

Source: Nigerian Tribune September 27, 2018 07:18 UTC