APYIN Akwa Ibom Chapter

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.

*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.

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