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Day 7 – #OrangeTheWorld

During sexual assaults that involve  penetrative sex, women are exposed to infections as perpetrators do not typically use any forms of contraception such as condoms. This leads to a higher incidence of HIV/AIDS cases. If untested, women run the risk of spreading this infection to others and if untreated, can lead to death. The use of Post- Exposure Prophylaxis (P.E.P) treatment of HIV with the appropriate drugs within 72 hours of the assault reduces the risk of infection.  This treatment is available...

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Brenda’s Story | WARIF

Brenda is a WARIF Survivor whose touching story highlights the hurt and shame endured by women and girls who are being sexually harassed and abused all over our nation today. Women who are silenced by the fear, shame and stigma of their abuse. At WARIF we are committed to breaking down the wall of silence … by creating a safe haven at the WARIF Centre where all women can receive FREE medical care, counselling, shelter and legal aid; with educating and...

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National Institute of Medical Research ; NIMR partners with WARIF

Official Signing of MoU between the National Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) and WARIF – partners in the treatment and prevention of HIV / AIDS cases in women and young girls at risk. In the picture: professor Babatunde Salako DG/CEO of NIMR, On his right Ms. Detutu Ajibodu; Centre Manager and Dr. Anie Makanjuola staff of WARIF Centre. To his left Dr. Agatha David and Dr. Oliver Ezechi of NIMR Isotretinoin, the active ingredient of Roaccutane, is a derivative of vitamin A. It...

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