Dormancy of HIV/AIDS anti-discrimination law in Nigeria, by Hameed Oyegbade
The HIV/AIDS (anti-discrimination) Act, 2014 was enacted to discourage discrimination against persons living with HIV/AIDS, particularly at workplaces
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Nigerian dies in Ethiopia prison
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission on Tuesday said, Odemu Efe, a Nigerian serving a five-year prison sentence in an Ethopian prison died of HIV/AIDS.
Third major preventive HIV vaccine trial underway – IAS
This was contained in a statement signed by Mandy Sugrue, the Communication Director, International AIDS Society
HIV/AIDS: Over 91 test positive in Ogun as Total Group launches awareness project
No fewer than 91 people tested positive for HIV/AIDS in Ogun State during an HIV/AIDS Expanded Preventive Awareness Project conducted from July 8 to 17 in the state.
NACA launches electronic record for people living with HIV/AIDS in Abia
The National Agency for the Control of Aids has launched the Electronic Medical Record system for accurate to ensure accurate records of persons living with HIV/AIDS in Abia.
US invests $400m fighting HIV/AIDS in Nigeria – NACA DG
Dr Sani Aliyu, the Director-General, National Agency for Control of AIDS says US invested up to 400 million dollars in the fight against the deadly HIV/AIDS virus in Nigeria.
94.9% infants exposed to HIV now saved – WHO
The World Health Organisation says “Prevention of Mother-To-Child Transmission” initiative has helped to protect 94.9 per cent infants exposed to HIV by their mothers in Nigeria.
HIV/AIDS: FG inaugurates operation guidelines for HIV self testing
The Federal Government has inaugurated the Operational Guideline for HIV self-testing and the Evaluation Report of Alere HIV Combo Rapid Test Kit towards ending HIV/AIDS as a public health challenge ...
HIV/AIDS: FG restates commitment to remove barriers on access to treatment
The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, has renewed the commitment of the Federal Government to remove barriers for seamless access to HIV and AIDS interventions toward halting the spread of ...
STDs and rising trend of prostitution in Lagos, Ogun metropolis
There is this notion that prostitution is as old as the world itself. The Bible is even littered with proof of this argument. From Rahab to Tamar, there were even ...
Over 16,000 Ethiopians die of HIV/AIDS annually – Study
The Ethiopian Government on Wednesday revealed that over 16,000 of its citizens die due to HIV/AIDS every year.
NTI trains head teachers, counsellors others on moral HIV/AIDS awareness
The National Teachers’ Institute has begun training school teachers on Moral HIV/AIDS Awareness in line with the Sustainable Development Goals.
HIV: Aisha Buhari urges regular testing to prevent mother-to-child transmission
The wife of the President, Aisha Buhari, has urged women in Nigeria to conduct regular HIV and AIDS tests to guard against Mother-to-Child transmission of the disease.
Nigeria, fourth country with highest HIV/AIDS victims – Minister
The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, on Thursday said Nigeria had been ranked the 4th country with the highest number of people living with HIV/AIDS.
2018 HIV/AIDS Survey: We cannot celebrate yet – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday unveiled the 2018 Nigeria HIV/AIDS Indicator and Impact Survey, noting with delight that less Nigerians were living with the HIV virus when compared to the ...
Buhari unveils Nigeria’s AIDS indicator, impact survey results
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Abuja formally unveiled the findings of the 2018 Nigeria HIV/AIDS Indicator and Impact Survey.
London patient ‘cleared’ of HIV
A London patient has become the second known man to be cleared of AIDS virus after receiving a bone marrow transplant from an HIV resistant donor, according to his doctor.
UNAIDS says greatly encouraged by news of possible cure of HIV-positive man
The UNAIDS has said it is greatly encouraged by the news that an HIV-positive man has been functionally cured of HIV.
Nigeria falls below UNAIDS 90-90-90 response target on HIV treatment – NACA
Dr. Sani Aliyu, the Director-General of the agency, announced this at the dissemination of results of the Adolescents and Young Persons “All in Project” on Tuesday in Abuja.
WOTCLEF advocates aggressive sensitisation of rural communities to curb human trafficking
Imabong Sanusi, the Executive Director of the foundation, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday in Abuja.
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