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Globally, 630,000 people died from HIV-related causes in 2024, while 1.3 million people acquired HIV, including 120,000 children.

Mr Janabi also highlighted the need for evidence-based policymaking and accountability in implementation, stressing that sustainable domestic financing does not ...

Mr Obafunwa said that since 2004, the institute has managed 8,086 HIV cases, including over 7,000 pregnant women.

NACA acknowledged that while donor funding had played a huge role in Nigeria’s HIV response, the country could no longer ...

Established under the NACA Act of 2006, the National Council on AIDS (NCA) serves as the top national coordinating body ...

He noted that CSOs must not only advocate for funding but also monitor how funds are allocated and utilised to ...

Organisers say the training seeks to close the digital divide among young Nigerians, particularly those from vulnerable backgrounds, by offering ...

Akwa Ibom State, where the study was conducted, ranks third in Nigeria for the highest number of people living with ...

She highlighted that nearly two million people in Nigeria are living with HIV, many of whom are active members of ...

He noted that where local manufacturing is not yet feasible, the government should support research into new drug development

The report indicates that Lagos State, Nigeria’s commercial hub, accounts for 108,649 cases, taking fourth place nationwide

Addressing the funding situation, Ms Ilori noted that President Bola Tinubu had set aside a budget to ensure that HIV-related ...

This is in response to concerns raised by the World Health Organisation (WHO) that Nigeria and seven other countries could ...

She urged the public to disregard the misinformation and avoid unnecessary panic, adding that NACA’S priority is to sustain the ...

The Senate said the funds will support health interventions and address challenges previously financed by US government foreign aid before ...

The FEC, presided over by President Bola Tinubu, discussed the impact of the Trump policies, particularly regarding HIV, tuberculosis, and ...

Other measures being implemented include enrolling individuals in the National Health Insurance Scheme, mobilising resources for states, enhancing advocacy campaigns, ...

In Nigeria, PEPFAR remains a major contributor to the treatment of People Living with HIV, covering approximately 90 per cent ...

The World AIDs Day is commemorated on 1 December every year to honour the people who have fallen to the ...

The World Health Organisation (WHO) had on Tuesday named HIV, malaria, Tuberculosis, and 14 other pathogens as top priorities for ...

In 2018, Lagos State reported a prevalence rate of 1.4 per cent, with more than 170,000 residents living with HIV.

An official said it is important for people living with HIV/AIDS to take extra precautions and protect themselves.

The UNAIDS official said in sub-Saharan Africa, young women are more than twice as likely to be infected with HIV ...

NACA said the event will showcase a diverse array of sessions, including dedicated tracks on youth empowerment.

NACA urges Nigerians to be concious of protection during intimate moments, undergo regular HIV testing, and engage in conversations about ...