FCTA, Oyo launch free HIV tests for World AIDS Day
The Federal Capital Territory Administration has announced free HIV counselling and testing as part of activities marking the 2025 World AIDS Day, with a call for stronger community participation in this year’s commemoration. Officials said the observance, themed “Overcoming Disruption: Sustaining Nigeria’s HIV Response,” will focus on public engagement and shared responsibility. In a statement by Mrs Bola Ajao, Special Assistant to the Mandate Secretary of the FCT Health Services and Environment Secretariat, Dr Adedolapo Fasawe, the Secretariat outlined plans for a one-day symposium in Abuja on 2 December. World AIDS Day, commemorated annually on 1 December, is used to review the national HIV response and renew commitments to prevention, treatment and care. Director of Public Health, Dr Dan Gadzama, said the Mandate Secretary had directed that FCT activities align with global efforts to strengthen HIV awareness. He explained that […]