By Michael Ofulue, Osogbo
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A non-governmental organisation, Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme (ECEWS) has urged journalists to refrain from unprotected sex.
To promote access to quality healthcare and education, ECEWS conducted free tests on HIV, Syphilis, malaria, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C for journalists at the NUJ Correspondents’ Chapel, Osogbo
In an interview after the examination, one of the personnel, Abayomi Haleem commended tnewsmen for taking their health seriously and deeming it fit to participate in the blood screening.
Haleem urged them to check back every three months to ensure they are free from viruses and not wait till they are ill.
He enjoined the media practitioners to reduce their stress and rest well .
“Journalists should protect themselves against sexually transmitted infections like Syphilis, HIV which grow to become AIDS, Hepatitis B and C Incase of blood transfusion, ensure the blood is well screened.
“Stress is a major hindrance to healthy living. Lack of rest could cause burn out. For example, if one is stressed and goes to a bar, due to the psychological state, he could get wooed easily to have unprotected sex,” the community health expert said.
In his remarks, the chairman of the chapel’s health committee, Ayobami Agboola appreciated the NGO and the health personnel for the tests.
He urged journalists to have a good attitude towards regular check and their health status in order to carry out their obligations properly and enjoy sound health.
