President Trump’s Executive Order on a 90-Day Freeze on Foreign Aid Spending
PRESS RELEASE January 30, 2025 – Abuja. The recent executive order by the new U.S. Administration to reevaluate and realign United States’ foreign aid which includes a 90-day pause on…
The official launch of the Nigeria HIV & AIDS Data Ecosystem
Abuja, Nigeria - January 28, 2025 Despite the advancements in data technology, many spheres (including the health space) still grapple with the challenge of chronic fragmentation of data. Too often,…
NACA reports 1,400 new HIV cases per week in Nigeria for 2023
Nigeria recorded a staggering 1,400 new HIV infections and 50,000 AIDS-related deaths weekly in 2023, according to Dr. Temitope Ilori, Director-General of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS…
NINERELA+: Illuminating the Path to Compassionate Faith-Based HIV Response
By Amber ErinmwinheFaith-based HIV response is not only important but also an indispensable component of the broader fight against HIV/AIDS. The values of compassion and inclusivity, combined with innovation and…
The role of MEDIA in Nigeria’s fight against HIV
By Gloria EssienThe role of the media in Nigeria's battle against the menace of HIV is indeed paramount and multifaceted. The media has evolved into a critical and indispensable partner…
Improving Nigeria’s HIV Fight; The Transformative Power Of State Ownership
By Marcus FatunmoleNearly four decades since Nigeria recorded its first cases of HIV/AIDS, foreign donors have sustained the country's fight against the virus.Currently, Nigeria provides less than 20 per cent…
Sustaining the gains of Post NAIIS HIV Response: lessons from the Nigeria HIV/AIDS Program Development Project I and II
By: Namnso OwoSince 1986 when the first case of HIV was discovered, Nigeria has been committed to halting and reversing the trend of the epidemic in line with global targets.…
Working Smart in an Era of Economic Constraint and Security Challenges Using Digital Technology
By Dr I. Miriam Ezekwe Zonal Coordinator South East.There are about 1.9 million Nigerians living with HIV at the end of 2022. Nigeria has the second highest burden of HIV…
Self-Testing A Game Changer in Nigeria’s Fight Against HIV/AIDS
By Ojoma Akor Self-testing for HIV is fast becoming a game changer in the fight against HIV/AIDS in Nigeria, especially with the backdrop of the country’s huge disease burden, widespread…