Expert advises strict adherence to HIV medication for healthy well-being

Mr Idowu Orogbemi, the Clinical Director, AIDS Health Care Foundation, an NGO, on Tuesday, advised persons living with HIV to adhere strictly to their HIV medication to live healthily.

He gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, saying that Anti-Retroviral (ARV) medications were used to increase the health and well-being of people living with HIV.

He added that the National Guideline for HIV prevention, treatment and care recommends ARV treatment for all people living with HIV and AIDS.

He explained that HIV medication adherence means taking ARV drugs exactly as prescribed by healthcare personnel.

“This includes taking the medication at the right time to ensure that the concentration of drug in the body does not drop below the minimum needed to fight HIV daily.

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Canada Post has provided notification of restarting their operations on December 17, 2024. As Canada Post ramps up and stabilizes their services, the BC-CfE will continue the following measures on an interim basis to minimize service disruption to BC-CfE clients and providers.

  • The BC-CfE Laboratory will utilize private courier for delivery of outgoing reports and documents. (Lab Contact Information: Phone 604-806-8775; FAX 604-806-9463)
  • The BC-CfE Drug Treatment Program (DTP) will fax outgoing forms and documents to the provider’s office. (DTP Contact Information: Phone 604-806-8515; FAX 604-806-9044)
  • St. Paul’s Hospital Ambulatory Pharmacy will utilize private courier for delivery of medications. (Contact Information: Phone 1-800-547-3622; FAX 604-806-8675)

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