Lagos Debunks HIV Infection Figures, Urges Calm
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos HIV cases reported in recent media accounts have been widely misunderstood, the Lagos State Government says, dismissing claims that…
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Ogun HIV Treatment Reaches 30,000 Residents
OGUN, Nigeria – Governor Dapo Abiodun says more than 30,000 residents living with HIV in Ogun State are receiving free treatment and support services…
Benue Launches Twice-Yearly HIV Prevention Injection
MAKURDI, Nigeria – The Benue State Government launches Lenacapavir, a long-acting HIV prevention injection, in a major effort to reduce rising HIV infections in…
Stigma, Poverty Fuel Rising HIV Infections in Kano – Group Warns
KANO, Nigeria – Stigma, denial and economic hardship are driving new HIV infections in Kano State, health advocates have warned, as over 800 cases…
NACA Launches HIV Surveillance Study in Anambra to Boost Epidemic Control
AWKA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s HIV response has entered a new phase with the inauguration of a technical team to conduct a nationwide surveillance study…
Nigeria Records Sharp Drop in HIV Cases, Women at Risk
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria, on Wednesday reports a steep decline in new HIV infections, but young women remain disproportionately affected, according to new national…
Nigeria Shifts HIV Strategy Toward Prevention, Targets New Infections
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria unveils a new HIV prevention strategy aimed at curbing rising infections, marking a decisive shift from treatment-heavy responses to a…
Nigeria Restricts HIV Injection Use in Pregnancy, Expands Access
Abuja, Nigeria – Nigeria limits the use of HIV prevention injection among pregnant women while planning nationwide expansion for high-risk groups. The Director-General of…
Ending AIDS by 2030: Inside Nigeria’s Race Against Time
LAGOS, Nigeria – The emergency may no longer make headlines, but HIV remains one of Nigeria’s most urgent public health threats. With just five…