APYIN Akwa Ibom Chapter

27/03/2026

NATIONAL TRAINING AND DEPLOYMENT OF COMMUNITY RIGHT ADVOCATE FOR EXPANSION AND INTEGRATION OF GRIEVANCE AND REDRESS MECHANISM TO PREVENT ABUSE GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE ETC FOR HIV, TUBERCULOSIS, KEY POPULATION AND OTHER VULNERABLE POPULATIONS
HOST: NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHT COMMISSION (NHRC)
FUNDERS: GLOBAL FUND

22/03/2026

26/02/2026

The Action : Taking your treatment (ARVS) consistently as a person living with HIV 🤗

The result of that Action : A suppressed viral load (less than 50 copies/mil)

The reward for Acting responsibly : An HIV negative partner and an HIV negative baby with the baby having been conceived naturally

What have you done by acting responsibly? You have stopped the transmission of HIV, your HIV has stopped with you (even though you don't wear a cape you are a hero for protecting your loved ones)

Hope this encourages someone to stay on course ❣️

25/02/2026

Too often, people are afraid to speak up in clinics. Some are afraid to ask questions about their health information or to get tested because of how they might be treated. When a nurse is harsh or dismissive, patients can feel humiliated.
This creates fear, silence, and mistrust, and it pushes people away from care, which can be harmful to their health and the health of the community.

Healthcare should be a safe space.
According to guidance from the World Health Organization, quality care is not just about medication — it includes respect, confidentiality, and dignity.

Every patient has the right to:
✅ Be spoken to with respect
✅ Have confidentiality and privacy
✅ Understand their health information
✅ Feel safe and protected
No one should feel ashamed or afraid to understand their health.

❓What needs to be done?
🔹 Healthcare facilities must strengthen training on patient rights and confidentiality.
🔹 Health information and test results should be shared and explained routinely, not only when there is a problem.
🔹 Nurses and healthcare workers should be trained to communicate in ways that inform without humiliating.
🔹 Communities should be educated about patient rights, and systems must be held accountable.

And to anyone who has experienced this:
You are not "too sensitive."
You are not wrong for wanting better treatment.
You deserve dignity.

HIV care works best when people feel safe enough to walk through the door.
Let’s build clinics where people feel welcome.
Let’s build systems people trust.
Let’s protect privacy.
Let’s protect people.

Because care without compassion is incomplete.

23/02/2026

Your digital safety is a right, not a privilege. No one has the right to use your private images against you.

If you or someone you know is facing s*xtortion, remember: you are not alone, and this is not your "mistake" to fix—it's an act of exploitation by the perpetrator. Stand firm. Speak up. Reach out.

23/02/2026

Living positively with HIV isn’t about pretending it’s easy it’s about owning your life and not letting the virus run the show.

With treatment, HIV is manageable. You can live long, love fully, work hard, and chase your goals like anyone else.

Take your meds, know your status, keep your clinic visits, and protect your mental health. That’s the real flex.

You are not your diagnosis. You’re still powerful, still valuable, still here.
HIV doesn’t end life ignorance and stigma do.

17/02/2026

*Understanding HIV Prevention: A Gift of Science*
Greetings!!!
Thanks to medical advancements, HIV is now a manageable condition. Two powerful tools can help us protect ourselves and our loved ones:
1. *U=U (Undetectable = Untransmittable)*: When people living with HIV take their medication consistently, they can't transmit the virus to their partners. This means young positive people can marry negative partners and live fulfilling lives without fear of transmission!
2. *LEN PrEP (Lenacapavir Long Acting Injectable)*: Administered every 6 months, this injectable is 99.9% effective in preventing HIV transmission through s*x. It's safe, convenient, and may reduce stigma associated with daily oral PrEP.
*Ending Stigma: Love and Acceptance*
Stigma and fear often prevent people from accessing prevention services. Let's break this cycle! We can create a supportive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to protect themselves.
*Marriage and HIV: A New Era*
Imagine a future where HIV-positive individuals can marry, have families, and live fulfilling lives without fear of transmission. U=U and LEN PrEP make this possible! Let's celebrate love, acceptance, and the beauty of God's creation.
*Take Action*
1. Get tested: Know your status and encourage others to do the same.
2. Support HIV-positive individuals: Offer love, care, and acceptance.
3. Access prevention services: LEN PrEP is available in some facilities in Akwa Ibom and Lagos. Let's advocate for wider access!
Together, let's build a community that embodies God's love, compassion, and acceptance. Let's protect our young people, support those living with HIV, and break the stigma surrounding this condition.

03/02/2026

Highlights from the LEN PrEP Training

LEN PrEP (Lenacapavir Long Acting Injectable) is a game-Changer in HIV Prevention.

* Administered every 6 months
* 99.9% effective in preventing HIV transmission through s*x

Benefits:

* 100% efficacy in women, 96% in men & gender-diverse individuals.

* Only 2 injections/year - easier adherence
* Safe for various populations (cis, trans, adolescents, pregnant/lactating women)
* May reduce stigma vs daily oral PrEP

Availability in Nigeria

Currently available in some facilities in Akwa Ibom state

Options: Daily PrEP (ED PrEP), LEN PrEP (long-acting injectable)

25/11/2025

09/07/2025

IS HIV RE-INFECTION POSSIBLE?

Yes, even when someone is already living with the virus 🦠, you can be reinfected with a different strain of the virus this is called HIV SUPERINFECTION.

How does this reinfection occur?

➡️ Through unprotected s*x, even with another HIV-positive person.

➡️ Sharing needles or sharp objects.

➡️ Being exposed to New HIV strains that may be stronger or drug-resistant.

😷 Is it something to be worried? yes!

➡️ Because the new strain could be resistant to your current regime.(ART)

➡️ It can make your viral load not to be suppress.

➡️ It may affect your immune system.
➡️ It can make managing HIV more difficult

✅ How can this be Avoided :

📌 Practice the Use condoms even with a partner that is also REACTIVE.

📌 Be adherent to your ART medication.

📌 Visit the Hospital regularly for check up.

📌 Be open to your partner about your HIV status and treatment.

❤️❤️
let's Spread Love 💕 not Fear 😲.

Spencer Effiong