Free To Shine Marketing campaign Will Cowl 6 Zones To Scale back HIV Transmission – Remi Tinubu

Nigeria’s first girl, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has mentioned the Free to Shine marketing campaign will cowl the six geopolitical zones of the nation to cut back new HIV infections amongst ladies of reproductive age and to stop mother-to-child transmission.

Sen. Oluremi Tinubu made this recognized on the flag-off of the Organisation of African First Women for Growth (OAFLAD) Free To Shine Marketing campaign within the North West zone at Kaduna yesterday.

Tinubu’s spouse lamented that Nigeria is the nation with the best burden of HIV/AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa resulting from its giant inhabitants, including that ‘’This burden is especially extreme amongst kids, youth, ladies, and marginalised {groups}.’’

The primary girl additionally mentioned the Free to Shine marketing campaign goals to ‘’make sure that each youngster born with HIV receives the mandatory remedy and help to thrive”.

‘’To enhance the Free to Shine Marketing campaign, I’ve additionally determined to advocate for the triple elimination of HIV/AIDS, Syphilis and Hepatitis by 2030. This marketing campaign will cowl the nation’s six (6) geopolitical zones.

‘’Based on the Federal Ministry of Well being and Social Welfare, in 2024, there have been over 100,000 kids and almost two million adults residing with HIV,” she mentioned.

Talking on the occasion, Kaduna State governor Uba Sani recommended the primary girl for her inspirational management, including, ‘’You might have continued to make us proud with the noble causes you’re pursuing.’’