Nursefavy

The International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Ge***al Mutilation, observed annually on February 6th, brings attention to the dangerous tradition of female ge***al mutilation and calls for its global abolition.

This harmful practice, which provides no health benefits, involves the partial or total removal of the external female ge***alia. Subjecting girls and women to ge***al mutilation violates their human rights and can result in severe physical and psychological consequences, including increased risks of infertility, HIV transmission, and life-threatening childbirth complications.

By raising awareness and advocating against female ge***al mutilation worldwide, we can help protect millions of girls and women.

The time to act is now - join the movement to end this practice.

A girl child is born in the same way as a boy child, but is more vulnerable to discrimination and violence.

In Nigeria, it is a struggle for girls to survive childhood. They face multiple and systemic violence, abuse, and neglect based on their gender.

They are victims of sexual abuse and exploitation, including human trafficking, abuse as domestic help, female ge***al mutilation, as well as early and forced marriages, among other harmful and discriminatory social norms.

The literacy rate for girls is lower than that of boys, and they are more likely to drop out of school. In countries where girls are not valued and are not given equal opportunities, they are unable to achieve their full potential.

Give the girl-child a voice, opportunities and empowerment towards building capacities to thrive like everyone else and bridge the gender inequality gap in leadership😘

Girls are leaders✅
Girls are heroes💯

"Our time is now, our right, our future"

Happy International Day of the Girl Child!🥳

Nursefavy✍️

HIV/AIDS

HIV (human immuno deficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system. If HIV is not treated, it can lead to AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome).

RISK FACTORS
-Direct contact with body fluids of an infected partner such as blood, semen, vaginal fluids etc
-Unprotected sexual in*******se with an infected person.
-Having multiple sexual partners.
-Use/ sharing of contaminated sharp objects etc

PREVENTION
A- Abstinence.
Abstinence is a guaranteed prevention method for HIV/AIDS.

B- Be faithful.
Having only one partner is a good way to prevent HIV transmission. It's important that you and your partner know each others status before engaging in any unprotected encounters. After that, as long as you and your partner stay faithful to each other, there is a lower risk of contacting HIV/AIDS.

C- Condom use.
Condom should be used correctly and consistently.
Condoms are an excellent way to reduce your risk of contacting HIV especially if you have multiple partners!

D- Drugs.
Medication taken after exposure is called PEP, or Post-Exposure Prophylaxis, and can reduce the risk of becoming infected with HIV. This medication may be recommended after a r**e, needlestick injury (injuries caused by needles that puncture the skin) or if a condom has broken during a high-risk sexual activity.

CURE
There is currently no effective cure. Once people get HIV, they have it for life. But with proper medical care, HIV can be controlled. People with HIV who get effective HIV treatment can live long, healthy lives and protect their partners.