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November 8, 2024 “Little Fingers” A Story of HIV Infection in Akwa Ibom
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“Little Fingers” A Story of HIV Infection in Akwa Ibom

“Little Fingers” is a Special Report on HIV infection amongst babies and children in the state, which is possible through Mother to child Transmission. Statistics speak to babies contracting the virus and having to take Antiretroviral drugs from infancy.

The report curated by Inspiration FM’s senior health correspondent; IMA DEM, shows how women living with the virus are looking away from a potent intervention – Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV – PMTCT, due to stigmatisation and discrimination. This is further increasing the number of new infections in the state and putting more infants at risk.

“Little Fingers” is simply advocating the Anti stigma and discrimination law in Akwa Ibom to improve the HIV epidemic control. It is believed that with safe spaces for infected persons and even persons not infected, Akwa Ibom can cut back on new infections.

Statistics show that about 12,000 new infections were recorded in 2023 alone, over 3,000 infants and children are on treatment in Akwa Ibom ( data obtained by ECEWS; an organisation providing treatment and care interventions), as the numbers could be more, and over 160,000 residents are currently on treatment. Also research carried by another organisation; CCCRN reflects that discriminatory attitudes towards Persons living with HIV – PLHIVs in Akwa Ibom is high, buttressing a report by the Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey – NDHS which reported that 61% of residents discriminate against infected persons.

Ending AIDS is the target, and part of the strategies to attain this is highlighted in this Special Report.

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November 6, 2024 Commissioner of Transport Aims to Implement Resolutions of Stakeholders Summit
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Commissioner of Transport Aims to Implement Resolutions of Stakeholders Summit

The State’s Transport Ministry has taken bold steps to implement resolutions from the recent transport stakeholders summit.

The Commissioner for Transport, Rt. Hon. ORMAN ESIN, on Monday, November 4th launched an anti-touting committee to restore order on the state’s roads.

The committee is to clampdown on defaulters who park wrongly, one way users, motorcyclists going beyond their areas of operation, drivers using wrong indicators, among others, in a bid to sanitize the transport sector.

The move aligns with Governor UMO ENO’s ARISE agenda, aiming to sanitize the transport sector.

The move is also to curb avoidable road crashes in the state during the fast approaching Yuletide. Hon. ESIN also demanded the highest level of professionalism from members of the committee, notifying that the ministry is working with the Police to deploy some officers to join the committee in the operations.

He warned members of the public against disobeying traffic instructions, noting that mobile courts are strategically positioned across the state for speedy trial of offenders, in accordance with the law enabling its operations.

ESIN, who noted that the committee seeks to minimize avoidable accidents during the upcoming Yuletide season, demanded a top-notch professionalism from committee members.

By implementing these measures, the Transport Ministry aims to ensure a safer, more organized transportation system in Akwa Ibom State.

October 30, 2024 NOA Raises Awareness Over M-Pox in Akwa Ibom
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NOA Raises Awareness Over M-Pox in Akwa Ibom

National Orientation Agency in Akwa Ibom State has begun to educate people on the prevalence and prevention of the mpox disease in the state.

 

The Agency’s fear came as a report from the State Ministry of Health indicated that Akwa Ibom recorded eight mpox cases, noting that staff had been dispatched to the affected councils since last week after receiving instructions.

 

The agency’s Coordinator in the state, MKPOUTOM MKPOUTOM, stated this, while interacting with newsmen on the activities of the agency, in Uyo.

October 30, 2024 NMA Cries out Over Poor Treatment of Health Workers
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NMA Cries out Over Poor Treatment of Health Workers

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has expressed dissatisfaction over the poor treatment of its members, urging the government to intervene.

The association stated that for the lingering crises in the health sector to be resolved, the government needs to prioritize and improve the health care delivery to Nigerians.

This position was made known by the National President of the Association, DR. BALA AUDU in Uyo, while briefing newsmen on the 2024 National Physicians Week holding in Akwa Ibom. He added that the event aims at recognizing Nigerian physicians’ dedication and highlighting the issues inherent in the sector.

AUDU emphasized the urgent need to retain health workers and boost the profession, while noting that poor treatment is the fundamental factor that propels health workers to seek better opportunities abroad.

The association aims to harness the collective strength of its members to advance in the health sector, hence the need for tangible actions to address the situation.

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