To celebrate World AIDS day, a Reproductive Wellness and HIV/ AIDS Screening Program was organized by the Queen Idia Hall, in partnership with The Blood Drive Network, Association of Reproductive and Family Health, and Rotaract Club of University College Hospital, at the Queen Idia Hall on Saturday, 14th of December, 2024.
The program centered around the theme “Take The Rights Path: My Health, My Right”, featured talks on menstrual hygiene, sexual health and STD prevention, free HIV and malaria tests, distribution of free sanitary pads by Softcare Sanitary Pads, and distribution of free male and female condoms. There was also a Q&A session for individuals seeking clarification on some of the topics discussed. The main goal of the program was to sensitize ladies on how to manage their periods effectively and how to carry out safe consensual sex.
Speaking with the Press, Elizabeth Aiyegboyin, the Queen Idia Hall Health Minister, said, “ We were able to reach a large number of Idiates and preach the gospel of reproductive health, walk the talk through the free tests and show up and show out through the free pad initiative. We are grateful to our collaborators, The Blood Drive network, and The Rotaract Club, UCH, for the wonderful. It was a wonderful time and it brought a lot of smiles to the faces of residents of Queen Idia Hall”.
Participants at the event, Abdulakeem Goniyah and Abdulazeez Asmaa, expressed their appreciation, saying, “The event was really beneficial. The speakers dropped really great and practical tips on safe and hygienic practices for menstruation and safe sex. We also really enjoyed the question and answer session where we got extra pads!”
Anyabolu Marvel