
As a way of helping in the reduction of HIV/AIDS prevalence in the state, the Rivers State Police command has inaugurated Police Action Committee on AIDS ,PACA;
Speaking at the ceremony at the command headquarter in Port Harcourt, Commissioner of Police Usman Belel said the command would support the committee in the area of sensitizing men and officers on HIV issues .
Rivers State chairman of PACA ASP Emenike Chinyenwa represented by 2YC PACA Mrs. Roseline Sampson also said PACA aims at sensitizing men and officers of the command not to stigmatize those living with the virus ,and also to imbibe Health seeking behaviour .
On her part, Permanent Secretary Rivers State Ministry of Health Mrs. Carolina Wali said the ministry will partner the committee to reduce the burden of HIV in the State.
Mrs. Wali also said that the ministry will give PACA the necessary support they need to carry out their functions.
Our Correspondent reports that top police officers, Civil society group and many other Health experts were present at the ceremony.
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