… Drug hailed as “relief” for at-risk clients

By Felix Umande from Makurdi

Bishop Murray Medical Centre, Makurdi on Monday took delivery of a consignment of Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), in what health officials describe as a major boost to HIV prevention efforts in Benue State.

The Centre, however, says it will not commence rollout of the drug until it receives formal authorization from the Federal Government.

Unlike the current daily oral PrEP, Lenacapavir is administered as an injection once every six months, after initial starting doses. It is designed strictly for HIV-negative individuals assessed to be at substantial risk of contracting the virus.

Receiving the consignment, the Health Coordinator of the Centre, Rev. Fr. Peter Paleve, expressed appreciation to the Federal Government for the intervention, describing the drug as “a relief for many.”

“For many of our clients who struggle with daily medication, this long-acting option is a relief and will encourage more people to stay protected,” Fr. Paleve said.

Despite the arrival of the drug, management confirmed it has been directed by federal authorities to await further instructions before administering on clients.

“We have received the drugs, but we will not begin usage until we are officially authorized. We urge members of the public who may be eligible to remain patient while we await the go-ahead,” Fr. Paleve stated.

He assured that the Centre will comply fully with all protocols from the Federal Ministry of Health and the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA).

What You Should Know About Lenacapavir PrEP:

Eligibility : Only persons who have tested HIV-negative and are clinically assessed as being at risk of HIV infection.
Dosage : Given as an injection once every six months after initial doses, making it one of the longest-acting PrEP options available.
Purpose: PrEP is strictly for prevention. It does not treat HIV and must not be used by persons who are HIV-positive.

Bishop Murray Medical Centre, a faith-based hospital under the Catholic Diocese of Makurdi, is a key provider of HIV testing, counseling, and prevention services in Benue State.
The facility is to commence public sensitization and client enrollment immediately the Federal Government issues approval for rollout.

1. Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Many people think it’s just “normal burning” or “not drinking enough water.”

But untreated UTIscan travel upward and damage the kidneys.

Watch for:
Burning when urinating
Frequent urge to pee
Cloudy or foul-smelling urine
Lower abdominal pain

What to do:
Drink enough water early, don’t hold urine, and treat infections immediately.

2. Helicobacter pylori (Stomach Ulcer)
Helicobacter pylori quietly lives in the stomach and damages its lining.
Most people ignore it as “just ulcer” or “normal stomach pain.”

Watch for:
Burning stomach pain
Bloating
Frequent belching
Nausea

If ignored, it can lead to ulcers and even stomach cancer.

3. Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
Infections like Chlamydia and Gonorrhea can stay silent for a long time.

Many people feel fine… but damage is happening inside.

Watch for:
Unusual discharge
Pain during urination or sex
Lower abdominal pain

If ignored, they can lead to infertility.

4. Tuberculosis (TB)
Tuberculosis is not just a “cough.”

It develops slowly and is often mistaken for a stubborn cold.

Watch for:
Cough lasting more than 2–3 weeks
Weight loss
Night sweats
Chest pain

If ignored, it can severely damage the lungs and spread to others.

5. Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B silently attacks the liver.

Most people don’t know they have it until serious damage is done.

Watch for:
Fatigue
Yellowing of the eyes or skin
Dark urine
Abdominal discomfort

If untreated, it can lead to liver failure or cancer.

Your body whispers before it screams.

Don’t ignore small symptoms.

Test early. Treat early. Stay alive.

Tracie +234 805 736 5336

Unlearn and eat as much as you can…

Here is what eggs actually do for your hormones that nobody in Nigeria is teaching you:
The yolk, the part your aunty told you to throw away because of “cholesterol”, is where almost all the nutritional gold lives.

Choline. Your liver needs it to clear excess oestrogen.

Selenium. Your thyroid needs it to make the active hormone.

Cholesterol itself. Your body uses it as the raw material to build testosterone, oestrogen, progesterone, cortisol, and vitamin D.

Yes, cholesterol.
The thing you were told to fear is the same thing your hormones are made from.

Women dealing with hormonal chaos like PCOS, irregular cycles, painful periods, and mood swings are often missing the very building blocks eggs provide.

Men with low energy, poor recovery, and dropping libido are missing the same thing from a different angle.

Two to four eggs a day is not dangerous.

It is foundational.
The cholesterol fear from the 1970s came from poor research that was later discredited, but the belief never left people’s minds.

That is why many are still avoiding one of the most powerful and affordable hormone-supporting foods.

Buy real eggs.
Local if you can. The ones from the woman raising chickens behind her house are often better than supermarket options.

Boil them.
Fry them in palm oil or butter, not vegetable oil.

Eat the yolk.
Eat it consistently.
The hormones you are trying to fix with expensive supplements are sitting inside a ₦300 egg.

Are eggs the only source of protein?
No.
But they are one of the cheapest and most accessible sources of high-quality protein you can buy. Think of them as an investment in your body.

If you can afford it, aim for 5 to 6 eggs daily.

Eggs can help raise your HDL (good) cholesterol. They also contain nutrients like lutein and zeaxanthin, which may help slow down macular degeneration and support eye health. On top of that, they contribute to healthy skin and overall body function.

You really cannot go wrong by increasing your intake of high-quality protein each day.

And remember, eggs are not your only option. You can also get excellent protein from beef, chicken, turkey, salmon, other fish, oysters, and other animal products.

FROM AGE 40
Don’t avoid eggs, fat, and meat.
Eat them till you’re satisfied.

What you should do is:

Minimize carbs.

Avoid bread and its derivatives.

Restrict your eating window.
At least 16–18 hours of fasting daily.

Avoid simple sugars, sugary fruits, fruit juices, and carbonated drinks.

Avoid seed oils with everything you have.

Targeted supplementation.
(FAFORON SALUD AND SPIDEX19 daily) Ditoz 3days monthly. Change your toothpaste to Faforlife organic toothpaste

Take walks.
At least 8–10k steps daily.

Eggs shouldn’t be limited; eat as much as you want.
They’re self-limiting — you can’t overeat them; same with meat.
If you can afford to eat ten a day, please do.
One large egg contains about 6g of protein.
That’s 60g of protein, and you need about 150g to meet optimal daily intake.

Proteins are irreplaceable.
You can boil them, fry with tallow, olive, or coconut oil, scramble them, make omelets, or even egg soup.

Eat them whole, with the yolk — it’s a complete nutrition package.
Don’t be deceived.

LASTLY,
*If eggs make you fart a lot, there is a problem in your gut. Fix it urgently by changing your toothpaste to Faforlife organic toothpaste, Ditoz, Faforon, Salud and Spidex19.

Eggs don’t make one fart no matter the amount they eat.

Beans does, Why?
Because beans are plant and contain some anti-nutrients that are not friendly to the guts.
Do I still eat beans?
Yes, but not frequently.

FACT:
Eggs do not cause high cholesterol. Your liver does.

Your body produces 80% of its own cholesterol.
The liver manufactures it every single day because your body needs it.

Cholesterol builds cell membranes.
It produces hormones.
It creates vitamin D.
It makes bile acids that digest your food. Without cholesterol, you die.

The 20% that comes from food? Your body adjusts.

When you eat more cholesterol, your liver produces less.
When you eat less, your liver produces more.
It self-regulates.

The idea that eating eggs raises your blood cholesterol came from a study in the 1960s that has been debunked for over two decades.

But the lie stuck.

And now entire generations of Nigerians are afraid of one of the most nutrient-dense, affordable foods available.

One egg contains B12.
Folate. Choline. Selenium.Vitamin A.
Vitamin D. And complete protein. For less than 300 naira.

Your doctor told you to stop eating eggs.
Meanwhile, your fasting sugar is 7.2 and nobody asks about the bread and malt you have every morning.
The egg was never the problem.

Source: Tracie +234 805 736 5336