PREVENTION OF NEW CASES OF HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS: PRAGMATIC APPROACHES OF SAVING LIFE IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu; Godfred Yawson  Scott; Felix  Amekpor; Amaechi Chukwudi  Ofodile; Sussanah Henry  Edoho; Chidimma  Ahamefula

Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Kampala International University, Uganda
Godfred Yawson Scott Department of Medical Diagnostics, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana
Felix Amekpor Department of Medical Diagnostics, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana.
Amaechi Chukwudi Ofodile Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus, Anambra State, Nigeria
Sussanah Henry Edoho Department of Nursing Science, Kampala International University, Western Campus, Ishaka, Uganda
Chidimma Ahamefula Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Madonna University Nigeria, Elele Campus, Rivers State, Nigeria

Keywords: HIV, new cases of HIV, pragmatic preventive measures, developing countries

Abstract

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a major Public Health burden to the world despite all efforts to eradicate the menace. New cases of HIV are increasing rapidly especially in the developing world. Pragmatic preventive measures are necessary to reduce the scourge. Prevention of HIV has remained the best approach to the control of the spread of HIV as there is no definitive cure yet. More sensitization and education are needed in the many sectors of the society to help educate the public on ways of preventing HIV infection and spread to arrest new cases of such infection and obtain improved health status of the society which will reduce cost for the government and non-governmental organisations.

PREVENTION OF NEW CASES OF HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS: PRAGMATIC APPROACHES OF SAVING LIFE IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

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