By Pasquine Ogunsanya | Executive Director
Aggrey, a man in his early forties and living with HIV only came to know his status in August of 2018 after he realized that he could no longer do any kind of work by himself due to excessive body weakness. He then decided to visit Alive Medical Services following the advice of his mother who is also a client at Alive Medical Services. Aggrey decided to start his journey by testing for Tuberculosis (TB) and later HIV/AIDS where both tests turned out positive.
“I wasn’t very shocked with the results and I knew that both could be dealt with. I had witnessed the care that my mother has been receiving over the years and how she was nursed back to health, so I knew that I would be okay,” Aggrey recounted. After receiving counselling from the counsellors, he immediately started off with his antiretroviral treatment.
The father of three recalls that he has never relapsed as far as coming back for treatment is concerned because of the care and love extended to him all the times he comes and not to mention the free services. He comes for his monthly check-ups since August 2018. Aggrey wears a smile as he explains the changes in his life from the time he was enrolled for treatment. For the six months, he has been receiving treatment, he has been able to get back to work and provide for his three children in order to put them through school. As a man in his early forties, he believes that he can see his children through school into adulthood and has no fear of them finding out about his status and plans on disclosing to them when they are older and can decipher this information better.
Clients like Aggrey are given hope to live more fulfilled and productive lives just like anyone else regardless of their status, mainly due to your unwavering support and donations extended to AMS. To reach more men like him, please follow the link below to donate.
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