It is assumed that it is possible by this measure to reduce the spread of HIV infection in the country, reports the BBC. All HIV-positive people in the state have the right to appropriate counseling office with a request to give him a buddy. Helped, especially in the last few weeks, "dating service" for HIV-positive people to build relationships has 70 pairs, officials report. Nigerian Bauchi state follows Sharia law, which does not support the use of condoms. Moreover, it is allowed polygamy, contributes to the spread of the AIDS virus. After the state government to promote marriage among HIV-positive is connected to slow the spread of HIV and mitigate the psychological trauma associated with their isolation. Meanwhile, representatives of UNAIDS (Joint United Nations Programme on HIV / AIDS) have expressed concern about the recent development in Nigeria. They noted that a buddy can be infected by different strains of the virus, the interaction of which aggravate the disease and lead to a more aggressive strains. That is why such people should use condoms, spokesman Warren Naamara UNAIDS. He also noted that HIV-positive spouse is recommended to have children - because they can quickly become orphaned, orphans. According to statistics, about 3% of the population of Nigeria - 2.4 million people - are infected with HIV.
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