Valentine’s Day: NACA advises young people against risky behaviour ON FEBRUARY 13, 20189:19 PMIN NEWSCOMMENTS The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) on Tuesday cautioned young people to avoid risky behavior, while celebrating Valentine’s Day to avoid health problems and unintentional injuries. Valentine day Dr Miriam Ezekwe, Project Coordinator, National Comprehensive AIDS Programme in States, NACA gave the advice in an interview with newsmen in Abuja. She identified risky behaviour such as alcohol and drug use as contributory factors to health issues. According to her, NACA’s mandate is to coordinate and sustain advocacy by all sectors and at all levels on HIV and AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs). Ezekwe said: “you know risky behaviour is associated with alcohol, drug use and all that. “So, we are arming young people with the right information on how to prevent risky behaviour, knowledge is power. “Young people must avoid risky behaviour and use the 10-10-10 rule; when you want to make a decision, the first 10 seconds, how will you feel about it in 10 seconds. “How will you feel about that decision in 10 days’ time and how will you feel about that decision in 10 years’ time. “If you can just spend a little time and review any action you want to take by using the 10-10-10 rule, I’m sure we are going to avoid a lot of risky behaviour tomorrow. ” She revealed plans by NACA to create awareness on radio and TV on risky behavior in order to reduce the dangers associated with it. Newsmen report that Valentine’s Day, which is named after a Christian martyr in the 5th century is celebrated globally on Feb. 14, every year. NAN NACA urges caution on Valentine’s Day The National Agency for the Control of AIDS ,NACA, has urged Nigerians to avoid engaging in risky behavior especially on Valentine’s Day. February 13, 2017 Valentine: NACA advises youths to `love wisely’ February 12, 2018 Avoid risky behaviour, get tested for HIV, NACA admonishes Nigerians By Sola Ogundipe IN the spirit of the yuletide, the National Agency for the Control of AIDS, NACA, has called on Nigerians about the need to avoid engaging in risky behaviour that can propel the spread of HIV/AIDS in the country. In a goodwill message, the Agency reminded Nigerians to… December 28,18
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