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4,531 Sex Workers Undergo HIV Treatment, Counseling In Ogun by References: 3:01pm On Dec 03, 2021
The Ogun State Agency for the Control of AIDS has said 4,531 female sex workers have undergone HIV/AIDS testing and counselling in the state.

The agency also said it has been going to correctional facilities in the state to test inmates for HIV and counsel them on the prevention of the disease.

The Executive Secretary of OGSACA, Kehinde Fatungase, said this on Monday at a briefing to mark the 2021 World AIDS Day in Abeokuta.

Fatungase said, “25,554 out of 38,093 estimated numbers of people living with HIV/AIDS in the state are currently receiving treatment while 25,136 are on antiretroviral therapy. 4,531 female sex workers have undergone HIV/AIDS testing and counselling in the state.”

He noted that the state was embarking on aggressive community testing, counselling and campaign to reduce the spread of HIV/AIDS by 95 per cent by 2030.

Fatungase, however, attributed low level of literacy, poverty, drug abuse and gender-based violence, as factors contributing to the high prevalence of HIV/AIDS in the state.

The Executive Secretary of OGSACA who spoke on the theme of the event, ‘End Inequalities, End Pandemic, End AIDS,’ disclosed that the anti-stigma bill for people living with HIV/AIDS when passed into law would not only protect the rights of HIV/AIDS patients but also reduce discrimination against them.

He said it was unfortunate that the stigmatisation against people living with HIV/AIDS had made the campaign against the spread of the disease difficult.

“Division, disparity and disregard for human rights are among the failures that allowed HIV to become and remain a global health crisis.

“The medicine, information and prevention tools are simply not reaching the people who need them most. We need a new approach that reduces the inequalities that drive the AIDS epidemic and puts people at the centre, prioritising human rights, respect and dignity,” Fatungase said.

The South-West Coordinator of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS, Ronke Adeoye disclosed that Ogun State had 1.6 per cent, the highest prevalence rate of HIV/AIDS among the states in the region.
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Re: 4,531 Sex Workers Undergo HIV Treatment, Counseling In Ogun by AlhajiNatty(m): 3:08pm On Dec 03, 2021
4,531?
That's like half of the population of girls in Ogun.

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Re: 4,531 Sex Workers Undergo HIV Treatment, Counseling In Ogun by MITCHELL96: 3:17pm On Dec 03, 2021
And there's no how about 20 percent won't be HIV Positive, No how!! grin grin

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Re: 4,531 Sex Workers Undergo HIV Treatment, Counseling In Ogun by Klington: 3:42pm On Dec 03, 2021


After testing all the oloshos, they will still go back and continue their work the next minute.

Which means some of them might likely contact it after the testing.

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Re: 4,531 Sex Workers Undergo HIV Treatment, Counseling In Ogun by Gaddafi1: 3:43pm On Dec 03, 2021
Anti retro-viral drugs are easily available and very helpful in managing this disease. Magic Johnson live with AIDS for so many years and properly treated. HIV is not a death sentence but our men should stop patronizing Olosho. shocked

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Re: 4,531 Sex Workers Undergo HIV Treatment, Counseling In Ogun by alfred007(m): 3:43pm On Dec 03, 2021
I think this sex workers are more careful compared to your regular girlfriend. They'll hardly let you have them without protection

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Re: 4,531 Sex Workers Undergo HIV Treatment, Counseling In Ogun by Ask4bigneyo(m): 3:43pm On Dec 03, 2021
Chaiiiiii


Four Thousand kini?
Re: 4,531 Sex Workers Undergo HIV Treatment, Counseling In Ogun by TimmyTen(m): 3:43pm On Dec 03, 2021
Abstinence is the key, get tested today!

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Re: 4,531 Sex Workers Undergo HIV Treatment, Counseling In Ogun by Randal: 3:43pm On Dec 03, 2021
Ewoooo

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Re: 4,531 Sex Workers Undergo HIV Treatment, Counseling In Ogun by IgiveLadiesBj(m): 3:44pm On Dec 03, 2021
grin
Re: 4,531 Sex Workers Undergo HIV Treatment, Counseling In Ogun by MRDEE01: 3:44pm On Dec 03, 2021
I was with some low life idiots in the name of married men sometime ago,they were arguing who is neater between ashawo and sidechick.

I have heard of prostitute charging higher for sex without condom.
My thought was,HIV respects higher bargain?

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Re: 4,531 Sex Workers Undergo HIV Treatment, Counseling In Ogun by Kingpele(m): 3:44pm On Dec 03, 2021
Ooh
Re: 4,531 Sex Workers Undergo HIV Treatment, Counseling In Ogun by harsysky(m): 3:44pm On Dec 03, 2021
If proper care isn't taken, 99% of Nigerians will be positive. Why? Try engaging people these days on sex issues, and you hear weird stuffs like, " Raw is sweet, and my man knows how to withdraw" people , these days fear pregnancy more than HIV.

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Re: 4,531 Sex Workers Undergo HIV Treatment, Counseling In Ogun by Ehins22(m): 3:45pm On Dec 03, 2021
cool
Re: 4,531 Sex Workers Undergo HIV Treatment, Counseling In Ogun by Nobody: 3:45pm On Dec 03, 2021
Nawaoooh

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Re: 4,531 Sex Workers Undergo HIV Treatment, Counseling In Ogun by akosy(m): 3:45pm On Dec 03, 2021
K
Re: 4,531 Sex Workers Undergo HIV Treatment, Counseling In Ogun by RussianKGB: 3:45pm On Dec 03, 2021
Mehn, abort ogun, abort...abort mission!

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Re: 4,531 Sex Workers Undergo HIV Treatment, Counseling In Ogun by Aidejay(m): 3:45pm On Dec 03, 2021
very laudable step.
the sex industry is one of the largest in the world.
but nobody wants to admit that they patronize sex workers.

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Re: 4,531 Sex Workers Undergo HIV Treatment, Counseling In Ogun by Xenoro: 3:46pm On Dec 03, 2021
Treatment? Are they positive? shocked

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Re: 4,531 Sex Workers Undergo HIV Treatment, Counseling In Ogun by YorubaIsCursed: 3:46pm On Dec 03, 2021
Just imagine.
When would bad news stop coming from this particular region

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Re: 4,531 Sex Workers Undergo HIV Treatment, Counseling In Ogun by Candidlady: 3:46pm On Dec 03, 2021
total aplicants = 4531

men = 2861

women = 1670

¤result after test¤

men

+ve = 2361
-ve = 500<stil need to be monitored>

women

+ve = 309<most got the virus from men who r***d 'em>

-ve = 1361

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Re: 4,531 Sex Workers Undergo HIV Treatment, Counseling In Ogun by skywalker240(m): 3:47pm On Dec 03, 2021
Ewoo,


How Edo state own go come be
Re: 4,531 Sex Workers Undergo HIV Treatment, Counseling In Ogun by YorubaIsCursed: 3:47pm On Dec 03, 2021
AlhajiNatty:

4,531?
That's like half of the population of girls in Ogun.
can you imagine undecided

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Re: 4,531 Sex Workers Undergo HIV Treatment, Counseling In Ogun by poweredcom(m): 3:48pm On Dec 03, 2021
Wahala de do naija seems all girls now na wetin lol Wayne de call dem

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Re: 4,531 Sex Workers Undergo HIV Treatment, Counseling In Ogun by ensamy(m): 3:50pm On Dec 03, 2021
Every girl or lady that have ones had sex and received gratification is a sex worker, whether na someone's regular girl friend and she is double or triple dating are all sex workers. All of them. shocked sad

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Re: 4,531 Sex Workers Undergo HIV Treatment, Counseling In Ogun by YorubaIsCursed: 3:51pm On Dec 03, 2021
RussianKGB:
Mehn, abort ogun, abort...abort mission!
hmmmmm!!! undecided
Re: 4,531 Sex Workers Undergo HIV Treatment, Counseling In Ogun by olola4(m): 3:53pm On Dec 03, 2021
How are they able to bring that much together

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