On the 4th of April 2024, Voice of Disability Initiative (VDI) had the privilege of meeting with the esteemed leadership of National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA). VDI team was led by our Executive Director, Barr. Catherine Edeh and the programs manager Dr Edwards Ogenyi, the VDI team was warmly received by Dr. Temitope Illori, the Director-General of NACA, alongside her esteemed team of heads of departments.
During the meeting, fruitful discussions took place regarding the intersectionality of disability and HIV/AIDS within Nigeria’s public health landscape.
Together, we explored opportunities for collaboration and partnership to address the unique challenges faced by persons with disabilities (PWDs) in accessing HIV/AIDS services and support.
The engagement shows the importance of inclusive HIV/AIDS programming that prioritizes the voices and needs of PWDs. We are grateful for the receptiveness and commitment demonstrated by the NACA team in working towards a more inclusive and equitable approach to HIV/AIDS prevention and control.
