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NACA denies recruitment exercise, warns against fake websites
The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) says it is not conducting any mass recruitment contrary to information circulating on some social media platforms.
NACA: Young women three times more likely to contract HIV than men
The National Agency for the Control of AIDS on Friday cautioned young people to avoid risky sexual behaviour, while celebrating Valentine’s Day.
U.S. pledges more support to end HIV/AIDS in Nigeria
The United States Government has said it will continue to support Nigeria in its efforts to end the HIV/AIDS in the country.
PTF: Two coronavirus vaccines under trial have 90% efficacy
The Federal Government on Tuesday expressed optimism that COVID-19 would soon be a thing of the past in Nigeria as two vaccines under trial have more than 90 per cent efficacy to end the disease.
UNAIDS: 1.6 million Nigerians die of AIDS
Dr Erasmus Morah, the Country Representative, Joint UN Programme on HIV and AIDS (UNAIDS), says no fewer than 1.6 million Nigerians died of HIV/AIDS since the outbreak of the epidemic in 1985.
UNAIDS: 45,000 persons living with HIV in Nigeria died in 2019
At least 45,000 persons living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria died in 2019, the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) said on Tuesday.
Nigerian government, UN, EU flag off virus relief package for vulnerable women
The Ministry of Women Affairs, in collaboration with the National Agency for the Control of AIDS and other international partners have launched a relief project to cushion the effects of COVID-19 on vulnerable women.
Nigerian government approves new test kit for HIV
In its effort to ensure that the spread of the HIV virus is drastically reduced, the Federal Government has approved the inclusion of ”Wondfo HIV I and II rapid test kits” for use in the country.
President Buhari: It’ll be dangerous to go back to fuel subsidy era
President Muhammadu Buhari has warned that it would be economically dangerous for Nigeria to go back to the era of fuel subsidy, citing grave financial cost and a return to the era of long fuel queues as certain results.
Nearly two million Nigerians living with HIV/AIDs – expert
A Paediatric Nurse and HIV Counselor, Mrs Roseline Solarin, has disclosed that no fewer than 1.9million Nigerians are living with HIV/AIDs.
Official: NACA is not mass recruiting
The National Agency for the Control of AIDS, NACA, has issued a public alert about spurious advertisements of mass recruitment in its establishment.
21 million Nigerians suffering from viral hepatitis infection – Commission
The Hepatitis Zero Nigerian Commission, yesterday, revealed that over 21 million persons live with the viral hepatitis infection in Nigeria.
NACA tasks persons living with HIV/AIDS on healthy lifestyle
People living with HIV/AIDS (PLWAs), have been advised to adhere to safety measures issued by the World Health Organisation (WHO), to fend off likely Coronavirus (COVID-19) infection.
Survey: Only 34 percent of Nigerians use condoms
The survey, titled ‘Condom accessibility and use in Nigeria’ was carried out by NOIpolls, in partnership with the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) and AIDS HealthCare Foundation (AHF).
NEPWHAN: AIDS has no cure
Mr Abdulkadiri Ibrahim, President, Network of People living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria (NEPWHAN) on Monday reiterated that HIV/AIDS had no known cure in sight.
Kano government trains 150 women, orphans in skills acquisition
Kano State Government in collaboration with the National Agency for the Control of Aids has trained 130 youths, women and orphans in the state in various skills acquisition.
PEPFAR reaffirms commitment to HIV response
The U.S President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) has reaffirmed its continued commitment to HIV prevention and response in 2020 and beyond.
AIDS agency warns Nigerians against indiscriminate sex
The Director-General of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS, NACA, Dr Gambo Aliyu, has cautioned Nigerians against HIV/AIDS infection through indiscriminate sex in 2020.
Lagos governor wants stronger collaboration in HIV response
TO combat HIV/AIDS more effectively and meet 2030 target to eradicate the pandemic, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has called for stronger collaboration among all stakeholders. This, he stressed, would to eradicate the HIV pandemic in a country with unenviable record of second largest HIV prevalence in the world.
NACA adopts new technology for HIV screening
Dr Yewande Olafa, NACA Assistant Director, Community Prevention and Care Services disclosed this while speaking with the Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, on Saturday.
Senate urges private sector to co-fund HIV/AIDs interventions
The Senate on Wednesday called on Private Sector in Nigeria to co-fund HIV/AIDS interventions through partnership with government.
Senate urges executive to ensure adequate funding for NACA to control spread of HIV
The Senate on Wednesday urged the Federal Government to ensure adequate funding of the National Agency for the Control of Aids (NACA) for the fight and control of the spread of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in the country.
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Zamfara governor: Abducted schoolgirls will be released soon
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Primate Ayodele: President Buhari has broken Nigeria’s unity
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NANS asks Nigerian government to declare abductors of students terrorists
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