Nigeria Fights On in HIV/Aids Battle
The country will launch an HIV test for 80 million of its citizens in an effort to counter the scourge or offer medical assistance that can prolong life to those already infected.
Stigma remains a major problem
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Nigeria:
FG Targets 80 Million Nigerians for HIV Testing
This Day, 17 July 2013
In its attempt to curtail the spread of HIV/AIDS in the country, the federal government, under the President's Comprehensive Response Plan (PCRP), plans to avail 80 million… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Jonathan Says Nigeria Refocused to Achieve Global Commitments On HIV/Aids
Leadership, 16 July 2013
Nigeria's Comprehensive Response Plan for HIV/AIDS presents a unique opportunity to put her back on track towards achieving global commitments, President Goodluck Jonathan said on… Read more »
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Africa:
President Jonathan Urges Leaders to Find Local Solutions to HIV/Aids
This Day, 16 July 2013
President Goodluck Jonathan Monday appealed to his African colleagues to exploit local means of tackling not only HIV but also tuberculosis, malaria and other related infectious… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Nigeria Has Achieved 25 Percent Decline in HIV - Jonathan
Premium Times, 15 July 2013
Nigeria is one of the 22 countries that have achieved 25 per cent decline in HIV prevalence from six to four per cent, President Goodluck Jonathan has said. Read more »
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Nigeria:
FG Launches New HIV/Aids Response Plan
Vanguard, 15 July 2013
President Goodluck Jonathan, Monday, launched a new, special purpose programme targeted at achieving universal access to the prevention, treatment, care and support for Nigerians… Read more »
InFocus
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African leaders are in Abuja to brainstorm on how to find useful solution to HIV/Aids while President Goodluck Jonathan has appealed to his peers to exploit local means of tackling ... Read more »
