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HIV/AIDS

February 3, 2025

Unlike Nigeria’s 86%, South Africa only receives 17% of HIV/AIDS funding from U.S., Ramaphosa hits back at Trump

Except for PEPFAR aid, “which constitutes 17%” of South Africa’s HIV/AIDS programme, “there is no other funding that is received” from the U.S.,” said Mr Ramaphosa.

December 2, 2024

FG holds candlelight memorial to honour HIV/AIDS victims

The federal government, in collaboration with stakeholders, held a candlelight memorial in Abuja to honour those who lost their lives to HIV/AIDS-related causes

Candlelight memorial in honour of HIV/AIDS victims (Credit: NAN)
December 2, 2024

Gov. Aiyedatiwa calls for end to HIV/AIDS stigmatisation

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo has emphasised the urgent need to end the stigmatisation of people living with HIV/AIDS

Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa
December 1, 2024

People living with HIV/AIDS beg FG for medicine procurement 

He stressed that efforts should be intensified to combat HIV-related stigma, which continues to obstruct access to vital services.

HIV/AIDS
October 28, 2024
James Faleke
September 13, 2024

Antimicrobial Resistance: Africa CDC says over $2 billion needed to combat growing cases

Mr Kaseya said combating the growing crisis would require an estimated $2 billion to $6 billion annually, a critical investment to address the impact of AMR in Africa.

Africa CDC
August 17, 2024

Association, UN Women empower HIV/AIDs patients with life skills

Ms Edeh stressed the constant discrimination and stigmatisation faced by vulnerable women and girls.

UN women logo
July 18, 2024

Burundi, UN inaugurate programme against HIV/AIDS

The Burundian government and the United Nations system in Burundi on Thursday launched a four-year programme to fight HIV/AIDS.

HIV PATIENTS used to illustrate the story
July 9, 2024

Reps propose 1% revenue allocation to combat HIV/AIDS, public health diseases

He said the committee was committed to reviewing the Anti-Discrimination Act of 2014 to address stigmatisation.

House of Representatives
June 26, 2024

75,000 new HIV infections, 45,000 deaths recorded in 2023: NACA

“So, we know we have a lot of work to do,” the director general said.

National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA)