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

  • 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.

Published
2022-12-20
How to Cite
Obeagu, E. I., Scott, G. Y., Amekpor, F., Ofodile, A. C., Edoho, S. H., & Ahamefula, C. (2022). PREVENTION OF NEW CASES OF HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS: PRAGMATIC APPROACHES OF SAVING LIFE IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES. Madonna University Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences ISSN: 2814-3035, 2(3), 128-134. Retrieved from https://journal.madonnauniversity.edu.ng/index.php/medicine/article/view/86
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