HIV
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The Director-General of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), Dr. Temitope Ilori, has called for drastic actions on the impact of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) on brain health. Ilori said that the impact of HIV on the brain must be confronted head-on. She said that although the life expectancy of people…
2 Jan
The National AIDS, Viral Hepatitis and Sexually Transmitted Infections Control Programme (NASCP) has concluded plans to standardise procedures for preventing mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) services in the country.
28 Dec
Nigeria’s renewed commitment to ending the scourge of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) may have little to offer, if not backed with concrete actions and immediate relief.
17 Dec
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) yesterday sensitised Kogi residents on security awareness and other critical issues that are central to the nation's development and unity.
12 Dec
A new study has revealed that daily oral antiretrovirals, like Truvada, are highly effective at preventing HIV when taken consistently alongside regular medical check-ups but their efficacy significantly decreases with inconsistent use.
5 Dec
The Association of Women Living With HIV in Nigeria (ASHWAN) has urged the government and policymakers to prioritise the needs of women living with HIV and address the systemic inequalities that perpetuate the epidemic. ASWHAN National Coordinator, Esther Hindi, who made the call in Abuja, also advocated policies and programmes that address the unique needs…
3 Dec
The Federal Government said it remains committed to achieving the goal of ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. It called on state governments and the private sector to scale up interventions aimed at preventing HIV transmission among children. Minister of State for Health, Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako made the call at the…
3 Dec
As the global community marks World AIDS Day, the Rotary Club of Abuja Jabi Lakeside has called for collective action to tackle the scourge, decrying poor access to healthcare among communities. The President of Rotary Club, Jabi Lakeside Abuja, Amobi Ogum, gave this advice in a statement on Sunday, noting that the time has come…
30 Nov
As the world observes this year’s Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) Day on Sunday, December 1, PAUL ADUNWOKE examines issues around the disease and the global cum Nigeria’s efforts to roll back its spread with emphasis on increasing more advocacy for prevention and effective antiretroviral treatment of infected persons devoid of…
29 Nov
Not many were stunned when the Federal Government recently disclosed that an estimated 140,000 Nigerian children are currently infected by HIV. The revelation was made even more sordid with the explanation that despite efforts being made
26 Nov
No fewer than 1.6 million out of the two million people living with HIV in Nigeria are currently receiving treatment, the Director General of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS, Dr Temitope Ilori, has declared. Ilori made the declaration at a press conference in Abuja, yesterday, ahead of the 2024 World AIDS Day,…
25 Nov
The National Agency for the Control of AIDS ( NACA) has expressed its determination to scale up the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV (PMTCT) services nationwide. The agency stressed the need to promote universal access to free antenatal care and abolish user fees for PMTCT services nationwide. Director General of NACA, Dr Temitope Ilori,…
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