Tag: Hiv Aids
HIV patients skip life saving treatment in Senegal
According to UNAIDS, Senegal is among a few countries in West and Central Africa where new HIV infections have increased…
Nigerian youths in danger – NGO boss reacts to stoppage of USAID’s HIV/AIDs funds
There had been a severe threat to global health since the U. S. freezed overseas aid with the dismantling of…
Sanwo-Olu charges stakeholders to rethink HIV response amid global aid shift
He highlighted Lagos State’s efforts to localise the HIV response, citing achievements such as expanded community-based testing, enhanced treatment linkages,…
There are some humans who cannot be infected with HIV – Doctor explains
By Femi Fabunmi A medical practitioner, Dr. Iyayi Osifo, has stated that some people have a rare genetic mutation that…
Nigeria’s First Lady launches campaign to eliminate HIV, syphilis, hepatitis in South-West
Mrs Tinubu, at the flag off in Akure, said the campaign was to significantly reduce new HIV infections among women…
USAID: Take precautions, no more free condoms, Osun govt warns
Mrs Ololade Abatan, Coordinator, Family Planning, Osun Ministry of Health, gave the advice on Tuesday in Osogbo during an engagement…
Nigeria to begin production of HIV/AIDS test kits, anti-retroviral drugs
The NACA boss added that other measures included enrolling all individuals in the National Health Insurance Scheme, mobilising resources to…
Help HIV/AIDS patients with kidney disease, group begs FG
The Network of People Living with HIV and AIDS in Nigeria (NEPWHAN) has appealed to the Federal Government to assist…
795 children infected with HIV/AIDS in Borno are receiving treatment – Agency
Alhaji-Bukar said the rate of HIV/AIDS was on the increase in Borno, adding that the agency would increase sensitisation on…
HIV/AIDS: Mother-to-Child transmission drops to 10 % – NGO
He, however, lamented that people living with HIV/AIDS in the state were still facing stigmatisation from the public.
New HIV infections down by 45%: UNAIDS
Zekeng expressed UNAIDS’ commitment to continuous collaboration with GF, so as to develop health infrastructure, strengthen health systems and build…
Taraba confirms 77 new HIV cases
36,396 victims of HIV in Taraba were already under regular treatment while 20,200 others had been virally suppressed.
Buhari launches N62bn HIV Trust Fund
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday launched a N62 billion trust fund to help Nigeria end AIDS as a public health…
Stigmatization: Women living with HIV/AIDS cry out
The Association of Women Living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria (AWLWHAN) has expressed concern over stigma from the society, saying its…
HIV/AIDS prevelance drops in Bauchi
The Bauchi State Government on Tuesday said HIV/AIDS prevalence in the state significantly dropped from 6.8 per cent recorded in…