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Lagos empowers people living with HIV/AIDS

December 30, 2020

By Tajudeen Adebanjo

Lagos State has empowered persons living with HIV/AIDS with equipment, training and start-up grants for economic independence.

back link building services=0></a></div><p>Chief Executive Officer of Lagos State AIDs Control Agency (LSACA) Dr. Monsurat Adeleke said the state would prioritise the needs of such persons.</p><p>She said the agency would continue to lead in the fight against the disease.</p><p>According to her, the empowerment followed promises made during the celebration of World AIDS Day and a reflection of the inclusive government championed by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.</p><h2>Read Also: <a href=https://thenationonlineng.net/hiv-aids-ihis-usaid-donate-70-000-rapid-test-kits-to-bayelsa/ target=_blank rel=

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Guest posting agency=0></a></div><p>He said the 50 beneficiaries were trained for four weeks with the help of the Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation.</p><p>She said: “It will be difficult to eradicate HIV/AIDS if the economic empowerment of these people are not considered. If one is hungry, there is the likelihood of embarking on risk-taking behaviour, therefore this empowerment initiative has become imperative.”</p><p>Adeleke also presented some beneficiaries with grants for their onward meetings coordination to ensure capturing the non-health data for accurate planning and policy implementation.</p><p>Some others got sewing machines.</p><p> </p><p><a class=a2a_button_facebook href=

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