Yemie Adeoye
6 July 2009
NIGERIA has overtaken India as the second country with the highest number of people living with HIV/AIDS after South Africa, according to a report released by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Meanwhile, Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC), has been recognised for its pioneering intervention in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
Nigeria claimed this inglorious position with an estimated number of 2,600,000 people living with HIV/AIDS in the country, coming second to South Africa which has about 5,700,000 people living with the virus, while India is now third with an estimated 2,400,000 people living with the deadly virus.
This was contained in a statement signed and issued yesterday by the firm's spokesman, Precious Okolobo.
It stated that on June 24, the company was given the first annual award for Partnership in Collective Action by the New York-based Global Business Council (GBC), for a partnership with Family Health International (FHI) with resulted in the establishment of the Niger Delta AIDS Response Programme (NiDAR).
The award comes as statistics from the World Health Organisation (WHO) shows that more than 33 million people are living with HIV today, more than two million of whom will die this year if efforts are not scaled up to provide them with the treatment they need. Nigeria has overtaken India as the country with the second highest number of people living with HIV/AIDS in the world after South Africa.
Managing Director of SPDC Mutiu Sunmonu who led a company delegation to the award ceremony in Washington, said: "HIV/AIDS is clearly a global problem, and happy to see that the results of NiDAR are appreciated both on the ground and internationally."
The award-wining NiDAR programme gives comprehensive HIV/AIDS care, treatment and support services in five hospitals in the Niger Delta - Otuasegha cottage hospital in Bayelsa State, Erhoike cottage hospital in Delta State, Oben cottage hospital in Edo State, Edagberi cottage Hospital in Rivers State and Owaza cottage hospital in Abia State.
Two other institutions - Okolobiri General Hospital and Federal Medical Centre, both in Yenagoa are also being strengthened for the programme.
When implementation commenced in 2007, NiDAR became an avenue not only to scale up HIV/AIDS care and treatment services, but a pathway to developing capacities of people in different specialized areas. NiDAR successfully integrated HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis delivery alongside other health care services at the selected rural hospitals.
The partnership has so far led to 6,824 individuals - of which 3,789 were female -- being counselled and tested for HIV/AIDS. A total of 1,248 or 18% of those tested - 810 being female - were positive.
As a result, NiDAR enrolled a total of 1,049 HIV positive individuals - of which 702 were female - into comprehensive HIV services. 1,779 pregnant women also accessed services for Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT).
In addition, the programme imparted a total of 244 government healthcare workers at NiDAR facilities with a diverse set of new skills.
SPDC served as an active partner throughout the development and implementation of the project. The company contributed US $1.5 million to FHI and provided in-kind services, such as logistics, security and transportation support, and medical staff supervision.
Country Director of FHI in Nigeria, Christoph Hamelmann said: "What is unique about NiDAR is the collaboration between SPDC from the private sector, FHI as the technical entity and the five state Niger Delta governments as well as the communities and the benefiting hospital. Going forward, this is the model for a successful fight against HIV/AIDS."
The Minister of Health, Professor Babatunde Osotimehin, himself an active HIV/AIDS campaigner, has recommended NiDAR as a private-public partnership that should be replicated in all parts of the country.
The GBC honoured the companies at its Excellence Awards Gala which brought together 500 global health leaders from business, governments, multilaterals and the NGO community that are actively involved in the fight against HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria in a wide range of ways around the world.
The GBC recognises companies for approaches and execution that have produced outstanding on-the-ground impact that saves lives and enhances the health and well being of employees, families, and communities around the world.
SPDC has also sponsored the production of seven short films and 21 radio drama series as well as a colourful youth magazine, targeting youths with information on HIV/AIDS. Some of the films have won awards in the Nigerian and international film circuits.
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As a Nigerian, I am speechless..LORD HELP US
Wake Up Black Africans They ( D-Evil ) Want Us Dead !
They Want Our Resources !
They are being used like puppets by D - Evil !
HIV Aids - INVENTING THE AIDS VIRUS BY DR. PETER DUESBERG In his book he states that the so-called drug AZT was developed to kill T-Cells. T-Cells are what our bones need to make marrow.
Don't buy the hype..there is no AIDS!!!
PETER DUESBERG [ http://hiv-aids-factorfraud.com/ ] #2306 – “THE AIDS MAVERICK” via Tony Brown’s Journal
Virologist Dr. Peter Duesberg emerged as one of the scientific community’s brightest talents when he discovered the viral gene that can cause cancer. This program examines his research and his controversial stance on AIDS that nearly destroyed his career
Medical Genocide Slow & Hidden.
Check Out This Directive : Called The Georgia GuideStones
[The Agenda Of The Antichrist aka The Georgia Guidestones] 10 POINTS LIKE THE 10 HORNS OR RELIGIONS OF THE BEAST
1) MAINTAIN HUMANITY'S POPULATION UNDER 500 MILLION IN PERPETUAL BALANCE WITH NATURE
2) GUIDE REPRODUCTION WISELY —IMPROVING FITNESS AND DIVERSITY
3) UNITE HUMANITY WITH A LIVING NEW LANGUAGE
4) RULE PASSION — FAITH — TRADITION AND ALL THINGS WITH TEMPERED REASON
5) PROTECT PEOPLE AND NATIONS WITH FAIR LAWS AND JUST COURTS
6) LET ALL NATIONS RULE INTERNALLY RESOLVING EXTERNAL DISPUTES IN A WORLD COURT
7) AVOID PETTY LAWS AND USELESS OFFICIALS
8) BALANCE PERSONAL RIGHTS WITH SOCIAL DUTIES.
9) PRIZE TRUTH — BEAUTY — LOVE — SEEKING HARMONY WITH THE INFINITE
10) BE NOT A CANCER ON THE EARTH — LEAVE ROOM FOR NATURE — LEAVE ROOM FOR NATURE
#2- Here is evidence of Point 2 of the Georgia Guidestones on Reproduction .
Don't be deceived : [http://www.infowars.com/?p=7259]
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Jesus Christ said “ Except those days (of tribulation) be shortened , no flesh should be save “. There are sinister forces at work, especially in Black Africa, trying to destroy us by HOOK or CROOK.
BY HOOK - Dr. Boyd E. Graves discovered the existence of a U.S. government- manufactured killing virus designed to kill Black People. It is called AIDS.
1. This manufactured AIDS has a cure that the persons who developed it hold the patent on.
2. Just Search using Dr. Boyd E Graves as a search word.
BY CROOK – Dr. Peter Duesberg discovered that another form of AIDS was actually old diseases like pneumonia ( and other common diseases) which was renamed AIDS.
1. This so-called form of AIDS actually doesn’t exist.
2. But since the persons falsely-diagnosed to have this imaginary form of AIDS are treated with drugs like AZT , they tend to die from. The treatment.
3. AZT was developed in 1958. It was developed to kill T-cells ; our source of life (the marrow in our bones ).
4. Also Search using Dr.Peter Duesberg , author of “Inventing The Aids Virus “
SO BEWARE OF THE AIDS GAME WITH YOUR LIFE AT STAKE.
And in the LAST DAYS, when sin is running rampant in the land, a FIERCE-LOOKING WISE KING shall come into power.
And his power shall be mighty. However The power he will have WILL NOT BE HIS OWN POWER.
And THROUGH HIS POLICY HE SHALL CAUSE WITCHCRAFT TO PROSPER.
And he shall magnify himself AND BY PEACE SHALL HE DESTROY MANY.
He shall also stand up againt Jesus Christ, but HE SHALL BE DESTROY by the brightness of Christ’s return.
[ http://www.youtube.com/results?search_type=&search_query=Peter+Duesberg&aq= f ]
Many Of You Are Fulfilling Prophecy In A Sad, Foolish, Naïve Way. REVELATIONS 18 :23 And the light of a candle shall shine no more at all in you; and the voice of the bridegroom and of the bride shall be heard no more at all in you: for your merchants were the great men of the earth; for by your SORCERIES were all nations TRICKED .. AZT is the star of the AIDS death show..and many doctors are being tricked and bribed by the $$$$ !!!!
THE AIDS HOAX PART 1- MUST SEE
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THE AIDS HOAX PART 2- MUST SEE
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THE AIDS HOAX PART 3- MUST SEE
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THE AIDS HOAX PART 4- MUST SEE
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THE AIDS HOAX PART 5- MUST SEE
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THE AIDS HOAX PART 6- MUST SEE
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THE AIDS HOAX PART 7- MUST SEE
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THE AIDS HOAX PART 8- MUST SEE
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Many Of You Are Fulfilling Prophecy In A Sad, Foolish, Naïve Way. REVELATIONS 18 :23 And the light of a candle shall shine no more at all in you; and the voice of the bridegroom and of the bride shall be heard no more at all in you: for your merchants were the great men of the earth; for by your SORCERIES were all nations TRICKED .. AZT is the star of the AIDS death show..and many doctors are being tricked and bribed by the $$$$ !!!!
THE AIDS HOAX PART 9- MUST SEE
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THE AIDS HOAX PART 10- MUST SEE
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THE AIDS HOAX PART 11- MUST SEE
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THE AIDS HOAX PART 12- MUST SEE
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THE AIDS HOAX PART 13- MUST SEE
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Peter Duesberg: science vs."hiv/aids"
[ Peter Duesberg On AIDS Hoax ]
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The HIV Virus AIDS Lie - HIV DOES NOT CAUSE AIDS
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The military-medical complex : Starring AIDS Co-Starring CANCER
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[WHO'S AFRAID OF BEING THEMSELVES ALL THE TIME ? ]
[This inspiring poem was featuring in the movie “Coach Carter ”]
Our Deepest Fear Is Not That We Are Inadequate, Our Deepest Fear Is That We Are Powerful Beyond Measure. It Is Our Light , Not Our Darkness That Most Frightens Us.
We Ask Ourselves, Who Am I To Be Brilliant, Gorgeous, Talented, And Fabulous ?
Actually Who Are We Not To Be ? You Are A Child Of God.
Your Playing Small Doesn’t Serve The World.
There Is Nothing Enlightened About Shrinking So That Other People Won’t Feel Insecure Around You.
We Are All Meant To Shine, As Children Do.
We Were Born To Make Manifest The Glory Of God That Is Within Us.
It’s Not Just In Some Of Us; It’s In Everyone.
And When We Let Our Own Light Shine We Unconsciously Give Other People Permission To Do The Same.
And As We Are Liberated From Our Own Fear, Our Presence Automatically Liberates Others
- Marianne Williamson -
[NOTE – BEING AFRAID AND REFUSING TO GET INVOLVED WON’T STOP US FROM DYING. BUT BEING AFRAID CAN PREVENT US FROM LIVING]
(Nkosi Sikeleli Africa )
God bless Africa May her glory be lifted high Hear our petitions .
God bless us, Your children God we ask You to protect our nation Intervene and end all conflicts Protect us, protect our nation, our nation.
From the blue of our heaven, From the depths of our sea, Over our eternal mountain ranges, Where the cliffs give answer.
Sounds the call to come together, And united we shall stand, Let us live and strive for freedom, In South Africa our land.
[Enoch Mankayi Sontonga]
WAKE UP !!! STAY UP !!!
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