HIV/AIDS: Group counsels on diligent usage of drugs
The Association of Women Living with HIV/AIDS has counseled its members nationwide to diligently take their drugs. Making the appeal during a two-day Leadership, the National Coordinator, Mrs. Assumpta Reginald, advised them to disregard faith-based suggestions that HIV/AIDS could be cured without drugs.
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“Continue to take your drugs because it is a lifetime medication. Disregard any other suggestion or advice to stop drugs and expect miracles,” she cautioned.
The coordinator, who expressed joy over her leadership achievements in the past eight years, tasked state coordinators to drive excellent leadership.
She also called on them to continue to improve their leadership qualities for better association and urged the government at all levels to provide the required interventions for them to continue to stay alive.
The Programme Officer, UN Women, Mrs. Patience Ekeoba, emphasised on the imperatives of quality and competent leadership.
She defined leadership as an opportunity which only a few could have and noted that the quality of a leader would amount to quality outcome.
She however reiterated that the conscientious choice for leadership is critical in producing quality leadership with proven integrity and character.
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