AKWA IBOM RECORDS HIGH RATE OF HIV INFECTION

The Medical Director, Universal Medicare Foundation, Oseikhuemen Ejele, has expressed concerns about the rising incidence of HIV/AIDS in Akwa Ibom State. According to him, the test conducted on 77 people in the state, showed that four of them had been infected by the HIV. Which leaves the state with a 5.1 per cent prevalence rate against the 4.1 national rate.  

In just one state? That's quite a high percentage. My people, biko, this a totally preventable deadly disease, enough has been said about using protection when having sex and also, be careful around sharp objects that have been used by others. Let's bring this number down to 0 out of 77. A word is enough for the wise.