Embrace HIV testing as routine healthcare-Lagos govt urges residents.
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Extends free screening to staff, trade fair visitors By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Government has urged residents across the state to embrace HIV testing as part of routine healthcare rather than wait until they suspect an infection before seeking screening.
the state government has extended free HIV testing and counselling services to public servants and visitors to the ongoing 2026 International Trade Fair as part of efforts to promote early diagnosis and expand access to HIV prevention and treatment.
The interventions, implemented by the Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA), are aimed at bringing HIV-related services closer to residents, encouraging routine testing and ensuring that individuals who require further care are linked to appropriate treatment facilities. At the Public Service Week health screening exercise, the Head of Service, Lagos State, Mr Bode Agoro, officially opened the free screening programme and urged public servants to prioritise their health by taking advantage of the opportunity. Agoro said access to preventive healthcare, including HIV screening, was essential to building a healthy, productive and efficient workforce. He encouraged workers to embrace regular health checks and utilise the confidential testing, professional counselling and information on HIV prevention, transmission and treatment provided through the exercise.
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