The Network of People Living with HIV and AIDS in Nigeria (NEPWHAN) in Gombe State has reported that four of its members have died, allegedly due to the use of herbal HIV treatment.informationguidenigeria
The program officer of the association, Mr. Muhammad Ibrahim, made this announcement in Gombe during an event commemorating World AIDS Day in 2023.
Ibrahim expressed concern about the increasing use of herbal therapy for HIV treatment in the state, especially among its members.
He emphasized the necessity for government and stakeholders to regulate and monitor the distribution of alternative HIV treatments in the state.JAMB Portal
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He also pointed out that many HIV-positive patients, desperate for a cure, have turned to herbal remedies, resulting in the deaths of several individuals due to incorrect medication.
This highlights the importance of ensuring the safety and efficacy of alternative treatments for HIV.JAMB Result
“This is good feat for the state,” he said, adding that the state would maintain the feat, boost testing and encourage the use of ART among positive persons.NYSC Portal
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the World AIDS Day is commemorated on Dec. 1, and the theme for this year is “Let communities lead”.
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