Monrovia – The National Aids Commission (NAC), through its Director of Communications, has disclosed an unprecedented increase in the number of persons living with HIV in Liberia. According to Necus Andrews, at least 39,000 Liberians are currently living with the virus across the country. Mr. Andrews disclosed that out of the total number of persons affected with the virus, 22,000 are females while 14,000 are males. For too long, persons affected with HIV/AIDS have been persistently stigmatized by friends, neighbors and even family members in Liberia, he said. If Liberia is to win the fight against HIV by 2030, everybody needs to come on board; even the men,” he stressed.

Source: Front Page Africa January 15, 2020 06:11 UTC