The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) and the World Health Organisation (WHO) have called for increased public awareness of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and stronger efforts to tackle misinformation and stigma around HIV prevention in Nigeria.
Officials of both organisations made the call on Thursday in Lagos, during a training for journalists and social media influencers on PrEP.
Speaking at the training, NACA Director-General Temitope Ilori said access to HIV prevention medicines and services must be supported by accurate information that enables people to make informed decisions about their health.
“Today’s engagement is particularly important because the fight against HIV is not only about providing medicines and services; it is also about ensuring that people have the right information to make informed decisions about their health,” Mrs Ilori said.
Improving PrEP awareness
