From: Femi Mustapha in Kaduna
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has explained that the Free to Shine campaign seeks to reduce new HIV infections among women of reproductive age and to prevent mother-to-child transmission.
Senator Oluremi Tinubu made this known at the flag off of the Organisation of African First Ladies For Development (OAFLAD) Free To Shine Campaign in the North West zone in Kaduna on Tuesday.
The First Lady also said that the campaign aims to ‘’ ensure that every child born with HIV receives the necessary treatment and support to thrive.’’
‘’To complement the Free to Shine Campaign, I have also decided to advocate for the triple elimination of HIV/AIDS, Syphilis, and Hepatitis by 2030. This campaign will cover the six (6) geopolitical zones of the nation.
Senator Tinubu lamented that Nigeria is the country with the highest burden of HIV/AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa due to its large population, adding that ‘’this burden is particularly severe among children, youth, women, and marginalized groups.’’
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