By Folasade Akpan Nigeria’s fight against HIV and AIDS may be approaching a turning point with the introduction of Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable drug that experts say could greatly reduce new infections. Administered twice yearly to HIV-negative individuals at substantial risk, the innovation is being positioned as a critical toolContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan Stakeholders have called for urgent, coordinated action to sustain HIV response, warning that declining funding, stigma and health system gaps threaten progress toward ending infections globally and undermine hard won gains. The call was contained in a communiqué issued on Wednesday at the end of aContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan Nigeria has begun preparations to roll out Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable HIV prevention drug, across eight states and the Federal Capital Territory, as part of efforts to expand access to innovative prevention services. At a media briefing on Monday in Abuja, the Minister of State for HealthContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government says Nigeria has received Long-Acting Injectable Lenacapavir for HIV prevention, marking a significant advancement in the country’s efforts to curb new infections. Dr Adebobola Bashorun, Director and National Coordinator, National AIDS, Viral Hepatitis and STIs Control Programme (NASCP) of the Federal Ministry of HealthContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Federal Government says Nigeria has recorded significant progress toward the introduction and nationwide rollout of Lenacapavir (LEN) as a Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) option to strengthen HIV prevention efforts. This is contained in a statement signed by Mrs Toyin Aderibigbe, Head of Media and Publicity at theContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and stakeholders have called for a united effort to combat AIDS in rural communities. Dr Adedolapo Fasawe, Mandate Secretary, FCT Health Services and Environment Secretariat, made the call at the FCT Integrated Symposium to commemorate 2025 World AIDS Day in AbujaContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Federal Government, through the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), and other stakeholders will convene in Lagos in August for the 7th meeting of the National Council on AIDS (NCA) to develop sustainable strategies for HIV prevention, care, and control. Chairman of the PlanningContinue Reading
By Stephen Adeleye As the world commemorates the Day of the African Child, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Nigeria is marking the occasion by reigniting its Boys2Men programme. The programme aims to empower Adolescent Boys and Young Men (ABYM) with comprehensive sexuality education, HIV test and treatment services. InContinue Reading
By Justina Auta UNWomen and the Association of Women Living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria (ASHWAN) have unveiled an empowerment initiative for women living with HIV. The organisations extended the gesture to other vulnerable groups, empowering them with life skills and start-up packs to enhance their economic independence. Mrs Helen Akpan,Continue Reading
By Justina Auta Dr Temitope Ilori, the Director-General, National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has attributed the significant progress made in ending HIV/AIDS in Nigeria to journalists amplifying issues around the epidemic on their media spaces. Ilori stated this during the end of year media party organised byContinue Reading
