Temitope Ilori
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According to UNICEF, Nigeria has 190,950 Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) infections per year, the second highest rate in the world. What are the challenges facing HIV/AIDS
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The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has trained the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members and selected interns on how to harness the power of social media for impactful advocacy in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
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