30,000 Ogun HIV patients receive free care, says Abiodun
The governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has disclosed that more than 30,000 residents living with HIV are currently receiving free anti-retroviral therapy, counselling, and support services in health facilities across the state.
Abiodun made this known on Thursday in Abeokuta during the commissioning of the Pharma-Grade Warehouse of the Ogun State Drugs and Health Commodities Management Agency.
He said his administration has recorded significant milestones in the healthcare sector by repositioning the state’s health system for optimal service delivery, urging residents to take advantage of available healthcare services by visiting hospitals for proper diagnosis and treatment.
According to the governor, the state government has continued to strengthen HIV prevention programmes, expand testing services, and implement measures aimed at reducing new infections.
“Today, more than 30,000 residents of Ogun State living with HIV are receiving free antiretroviral therapy, counselling, and support services.
In his remarks, the Executive Director of the Global Fund, Peter Sands, described the newly commissioned facility as a critical investment aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery and ensuring the timely availability of medicines, vaccines, and diagnostic commodities.
Sands revealed that, of the 22 warehouses built across the country, Ogun State’s facility is the largest and best-equipped.
He commended the state’s leadership in the health sector and pledged the Global Fund’s continued support towards improving health outcomes and building a more resilient healthcare system.
