Tag: National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA)

However, she warned that changing global economic realities and declining development assistance require the country to rethink how it finances ...

Launched by the Global Fund during the pandemic, the C19RM grant was designed to help countries mitigate the impact of ...

The launch is a response to evolving infection patterns and a move to address gaps in the country’s HIV response.

As of the end of 2024, an estimated 40.8 million people were living with HIV globally

Health officials renewed calls for evidence-based policymaking, practical innovation, and sustainable financing in Nigeria.

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

Women in leadership often bring a collaborative, empathetic approach that fosters inclusivity and nurtures strong team dynamics

With approximately 1.8 million Nigerians living with HIV, any disruption in funding can significantly impact treatment and prevention efforts.

Only about 33 per cent of pregnant women are on antiretroviral therapy (ART),

At the swearing-in ceremony on Thursday, Mr Pate thanked the delegates for finding him “worthy” to lead the association.

The relocation of NACA to the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare is to foster synergy and enhance collaboration.

Mr Shettima says the administration is committed to changing the narrative of inclusive growth, of a Nigeria where every black ...

The eight-part series is produced in partnership with 1Pod Pictures, a female-led production company out of Nigeria.

Those reappointed are the DG of NACA and the Executive Secretary of the National Lottery Trust Fund.

Before now, HIV testing in Nigeria and other parts of the world are only provided at health facilities and through ...

“The campaign seeks to empower the Adolescents and Young People (AYP) with the life skills to stay free of HIV. ...

Mr Aliyu said the development is an indication that Nigeria will meet the United Nations target of ending HIV/AIDS by ...

NACA said YAaH Naija is Nigeria’s version of U-Test, which is a West African regional innovative intervention by UNICEF.

Mr Ehanire said collaborations will also ensure the control of epidemic-prone diseases.

The NEPWHAN coordinator, Mr Ibrahim, said from its peak of 5.8 per cent in 2001, HIV prevalence in Nigeria decreased ...

The official said Delta State has recorded a milestone in tackling the virus.

President Muhammadu Buhari said ending AIDS as a public health threat in Nigeria will require increased domestic funding

The vehicles to be sourced locally will complement the ones already in use by the Correctional Service.

“It is our responsibility to identify and enroll all of them for care and I believe we are doing well.”

This clearly shows where new infections are occurring and among which population group, the official said.