In commemoration of this year’s Children’s Day, the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has said that no child deserves to be born with HIV, especially in an era marked by advanced technology and innovation.
The director-general of NACA, Dr Temitope Ilori, emphasised that Children’s Day, celebrated May 27 of every year, serves as a reminder of the invaluable treasure children represent and the immense responsibility everyone bear to ensure their health, happiness, and well-being.
Dr. Ilori, in a statement made available to journalists on Sunday, highlighted the importance of addressing a crucial health issue affecting the country’s youngest citizens: the transmission of HIV from mother to child.
“On this special day, we reaffirm our commitment to the goal that no child should be born with HIV,” said Dr. Ilori.
The NACA DG emphasised the importance of protecting children from preventable diseases, including HIV, and called for more substantial commitments to…
Source: Leadership Newspaper
