Health
Lenacapavir arrives Nigeria to boost HIV prevention- FG
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…
Tag: HIV
Health
Lenacapavir: Nigeria to roll out twice-yearly HIV prevention injection — NACA
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…
Health
FCTA pushes for sustained fight against AIDS in rural areas
By Aderogba George The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and stakeholders have called for a united effort to combat AIDS in rural communities. Dr…
Health
FG, stakeholders to strengthen HIV response amid funding cuts
By Justina Auta The Federal Government, through the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), and other stakeholders will convene in Lagos in…
Health
Foundation revitalises Boys2Men programme to address HIV gaps
By Stephen Adeleye As the world commemorates the Day of the African Child, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Nigeria is marking the occasion by reigniting…
Gender
HIV: UN, ASWHAN unveil women empowerment project
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…
Health
NACA attributes progress to ending HIV/AIDS to media interventions
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…
Health
FG hosts candlelight memorial for HIV/AIDS victims
By Justina Auta The Federal Government, in partnership with stakeholders, hosted a candlelight memorial to honour those lost to HIV/AIDS-related causes. Dr Temitope Ilori,…
Health
Nigeria, 7 others begin African-led HIV vaccine initiative
By Justina Auta Nigeria and seven African countries have commenced a vaccine initiative aimed at addressing the burden of HIV infections on the continent.…
Health
FG, Chinese firm partner on local HIV test kits
By Justina Auta The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with WONDFO BIOTECH Ltd. to support local production of HIV diagnostic…