LAGOS SETS FOR STATEWIDE FREE HIV TESTS TO MARK WORLD AIDS DAY


CEO of Lagos State AIDS Control Agency, LSACA, Dr. Folakemi Animashaun.


Ahead of 2025 World AIDS Day, Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA) is set to commence free HIV tests across the State to mark 2025 World AIDS Day.

The programme, scheduled to hold across all Local Government Areas (LGAs) and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) starts on 18th November to 1st December 2025.

In a statement released on Monday by the Agency, it noted that the initiative forms a major component of the activities lined up to mark the 2025 World AIDS Day and reinforces LSACA’s commitment to expanding access to HIV testing, promoting early diagnosis, and strengthening linkage to care.

The Agency aims to close existing testing gaps while deepening community awareness on HIV prevention, management, and stigma reduction.

Speaking on the upcoming exercise, the Chief Executive Officer of LSACA, Dr. Folakemi Animashaun, emphasized the critical role of early testing in advancing the state’s public health objectives.

“As we approach the 2025 World AIDS Day, our priority is to ensure that every resident of Lagos has the opportunity to know their HIV status in a safe, confidential, and accessible manner. Testing remains the gateway to prevention and treatment, and this statewide exercise underscores our commitment to safeguarding the health and well-being of all Lagosians," Dr Animashaun said.

She added: "LSACA is working in collaboration with development partners and community-based organizations has deployed trained counsellor-testers, adequate testing kits, condoms, and IEC materials to ensure smooth implementation across the state."

She encouraged residents to take advantage of the designated testing points within their LGAs and LCDA's to access the free, confidential, and non-judgmental services.

Reaffirming the state government’s dedication to improving healthcare access, LSACA CEO highlighted ongoing efforts to expand HIV testing and counseling centers as well as intensifying awareness campaigns aimed at preventing new infections and ensuring residents have access to necessary prevention, testing, and treatment resources.

For further enquiries on the Free HIV Testing Services, residents may reach LSACA through the following channels:
Instagram: @lsaca_ng
X (Twitter): @lsaca_ng
Facebook: Lagos State AIDS Control Agency
WhatsApp: +234 902 248 1384


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