Studies have shown that HIV is not transmitted through causal contact such as:
Touching or Shaking hands with an infected person
Mosquitoes bite
Sharing towel
Sharing bed/sleeping in the same bed or room with an infected person
Sharing utensils such as cups, cooking materials etc.
Sharing telephone
Sharing of the same toilet seats
Talking to an infected person
Coughing or sneezing
Hugging an infected person
Scientists have also found no evidence of HIV transmission through kissing (unless the person has a deep cut in his or her mouth where by there could be passage of blood in the process) sweat, tears, urine or faeces.
FALLACIES:
In recent times, fallacies making rounds are of the view that HIV/AIDS can be cured by eating large quantities of coconut and plantain (popularly called KKF in Bayelsa State). This is a figment of the imagination of some people who do not yet believe that HIV/AIDS exist. There is no scientific proof that eating large quantities of plantain and coconut/juice can give succor talk less of curing HIV/AIDS.
Good will message
Dr. Temple R. Iluma (SACA Chairman) advocated that as part of comprehensive response to HIV and AIDS and for the Universal Access to HIV Prevention, Treatment, Care and Support to be achieved,
it require the Leaders, Stakeholders, Individuals, NGOs, CSOs and Private Sectors to integrate Nutritional support into their programmes for the People Living With HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) in order to ensure access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food to enable them meet their dietary needs for an active and healthy life; mindful of the high potency of the ARV drugs, it’s only proper that these people are well fed. He also called on the State House of Assembly to pass into law, a bill that will protect the right of the PLWHA against discrimination and stigmatization.
He further stressed the need for the establishment of HIV/AIDS INSTITUTE in Bayelsa State. This will serve as a hub for Niger Deltans where comprehensive treatment, care and up-to-date support services would be given to the HIV/AIDS victims in the region.
In pursuant of our target to fight HIV/AIDS to finish in our beloved State, SACA hereby welcome partnerships with International Donor Agencies, Non-Governmental Organizations, Private Sectors and the Stakeholders.
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