NACA: Increasing efforts in the fight against HIV/AIDS

The National Agency for the Control of HIV/AIDS (NACA) in Nigeria is worried that the country has the second highest Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) epidemic profile in the world.

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432 children in Kwara infected with HIV in 6 months

The AIDS agency in Kwara state,  Nigeria reported that no fewer than 432 children are living with HIV. This disclosure was made by the coordinator of the agency, Dr. Seleem Alabi during an “AIDS awareness program” in the state.

Photo: South African kids born with HIV but are resistant to AIDS. Credit:TomoNews

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New rapid hepatitis C screening test launches in Metro Vancouver

Another rapid Hepatitis C screening test method has been launched in Metro Vancouver, London. The new technique provides results in 2 minutes; Using this intervention, London drug pilots hope to diagnose more than thousands that are unaware of the virus. 

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India records significant decrease in HIV infections — UN Reports

According to a research conducted in 2017, the United Nations reported that India has recorded a significant progress in HIV/AIDS elimination since 2010 with a decline of about 46 percent and 22 percent in both new HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths respectively. 

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Malawi Defence Force set to ban the recruitment of HIV-postive personnels

Malawi Military Troupe

In recent reports, the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) declared that subsequent people recruited for military training must undergo a compulsory HIV testing.

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UNICEF embarks on a HIV prevention project with Nassarawa State Govt

Mr Rabiu Musa, the Communication Officer, UNICEF, Kaduna State, officially declared that The United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is partnering with the Nasarawa State Government on Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) of HIV/AIDS in Nigeria.

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Men on Blue: Enugu Prostate Cancer Walk

Enugu are you ready for the biggest cancer awareness program in Nigeria??? 

Get your tracksuit and shoes ready to join  Team Project PINK BLUE  in this year's Prostrate Cancer Walk.

Project PINK BLUE- Health & Psychological Trust Center is a leading cancer fighting organization engaged in cancer awareness, provision of free cancer screenings, and fundraising for cancer patients.

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All Hands Should Be On Deck Against HIV/AIDS - Dr Olawale Fadare

Dr Olawale Fadare, has called for more commitment among Nigerians so as to reduce the prevalence of HIV/AIDS in the country.

Dr. Fadare, who is the Senior Technical Advisor, Outcomes and Evaluation, Caritas Nigeria, an NGO, made the call on Friday in Akwanga, Nasarawa State, while presenting a paper on the “Status of Paediatric HIV in Nigeria: Data, Gaps and Challenges” at the two-day training on paediatric HIV for religious leaders organised by the NGO

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Apply For The Rapid Response Fund by AIDS Alliance

 

The Rapid Response Fund  is an intervention of AIDS Alliance that helps in demanding situations where lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people (LGBT) and Men who have Sex with Men (MSM) are facing discrimination, stigmatization and threats of violence that hinder their swift access to HIV services. 

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NEWS: Having Chem Sex As A Gay Man Increases Your Chances Of Having A New HIV Diagnosis Than Other Gay Men

Gay and bisexual men who reported engaging in chemsex (the use of specific drugs to enhance or facilitate sex) were five times more likely to be newly diagnosed with HIV, nine times more likely to be diagnosed with hepatitis C and four times more likely to be diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection (STI) during a 13-month follow-up period, according to London data published this week in HIV Medicine.

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