Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Jide
Idris, who reeled out the statistics recently, added that 1,143 babies
that had been exposed to HIV were also placed on prophylaxis
“The
agency was able to carry out in the last one year HIV Counselling and
Testing, HIC, during which a total of 115,424 clients were counselled
atthe health facilities. 40,997 pregnant women were counselled and
tested through TBA outreaches.
According to Idris,
“5,492 positive clients commenced antiretroviral treatment. 1,702
positive pregnant women were placed on prophylaxis and also 1,143 HIV
exposed babies on prophylaxis. We conducted
leadership training for 250 secondary school students.”
leadership training for 250 secondary school students.”
Idris added that the agency
procured and deployed a second mobile HCT truck around the state,
adding that in order to enhance prevention and behavioural change,
60,000 leaflets and 24 booklets were printed and distributed to
residents, while 16,000 stickers and 14,000 posters were distributed.
He
also disclosed that attendance at the out-patient clinic departments of
secondary health facilities in the state has increased by 32% from
3,102,571 to 4,100,503 between 2011 and 2013.
The
commissioner noted that the period between 2011 and 2013 witnessed 8%
increase in the bed complement of secondary health facilities from 3,091
to 3,339, saying that the utilization of services at public health
services with regard to maternal and child health interventions has also
improved tremendously since the beginning of the second term of this
administration.
He added that the antenatal clinic attendance has increased by 68% from 136,707 in year 2011 to 229,389 in year 2013.
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