The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has advised people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) to exercise heightened caution due to their increased risk of contracting Mpox. NACA’s Director General, Emitope Ilori, emphasized the importance of both PLWHA and the general public taking preventive measures against the growing threat of Mpox. Mpox is a … Read more
Tunji Alausa met the UNAIDS Director in Germany and revealed Nigeria’s efforts on HIV/AIDS prevention. Eko Hot Blog reports that Dr. Tunji Alausa, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, has held discussions with Winnie Byanyima, the Executive Director of Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS). EDITOR’S PICKS FG Agency NBS Feeding … Read more
Reps demands Health Ministry officials’ appearance in 72 hours over $300m malaria fund misuse. Threatens arrest for Permanent Secretary’s absence; accuses of excluding local manufacturers in contracts. Committee vows to defend against malaria epidemic, ready to compel attendance if needed. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the House of Representatives Committee on Anti-Malaria, HIV/AIDS and Tuberculosis, on … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA) has reinforced its commitment to combating the HIV/AIDS epidemic through a comprehensive strategic planning initiative. In collaboration with the Local Health System Sustainability Project (LHSS), LSACA recently organized a two-day Annual Operational Development Plan Workshop. Editor’s Pick: FG Begins New Expatriate Job Policy, … Read more
The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved contracts worth N15.3bn for various projects, including the supply and installation of ICT components for the upcoming population census. The contracts also cover the development of mobile device management solutions, infrastructure, and the procurement of vehicles. Additionally, the government approved new regulations to protect people living with HIV/AIDS … Read more
The Lagos government has donated start-up tools to 250 households, orphans, vulnerable children. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Youth and Social Development, has empowered 250 Households, Orphans and Vulnerable Children with various start-up tools for self-reliance and independence. EDITOR’S PICKS Bolanle Raheem: Killer Cop ASP Vandi Remanded … Read more
Gumi has explained why he feels pity for next Nigeria President EKO HOT BLOG reports that Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, controversial Islamic cleric has expressed pity over the next president of Nigeria. Gumi said Nigeria’s next president would meet a lot of mess upon assumption of office. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Lekki Residents Charges LASG … Read more
In an effort to restore hope and eradicate stigma with People Living With HIV, (PLWHIV), the Ogun State Government has joined the rest of the world to celebrate those who have lost their lives in the course of the challenges and those who dedicated their lives in helping people living with the virus. The Executive … Read more
The Ogun State government has said the present administration will not rest on its oars in its efforts to reduce the prevalance and spread of HID/AIDS in the State, as the State is more committed to facilitate more capacity building for peer health educators in higher institutions of learning to improve behavioural change towards the … Read more
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a potentially life-threatening condition caused by HIV which damages a patient’s immune system and interferes with the ability of the body to fight infections and diseases The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) says it is working to ensure that all patients of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) … Read more
It has been revealed that Nigerians consume about 587 million condoms yearly. This is according to a new report on the commodity’s access and utilisation in Nigeria by the AIDS Healthcare Foundation in collaboration with NACA and the NOI Polls. It states that Nigeria needs at least 1.15 billion condoms yearly to be able to … Read more
Kano, HIV/AIDS Kano State Government is to enrol 553 people living with HIV/AIDS to access free healthcare services, Aminu Bello-Sani, the Public Relations Officer, Kano State Agency for the Control of Aids (KSACA) disclosed in a statement on Monday, in Kano, Eko hot blog gathered. According to him, the Executive Secretary of the state’s Contributory … Read more
The Lagos State government has empowered People Living with HIV/AIDS in the State with tools, training, and startup donations for self-establishment and financial liberation. The Lagos State Government has supported and granted donations for people with HIV. Eko Hot Blog learned that the CEO, LSSCA, Dr. Monsurat Adeleke stated that the State will continue to … Read more
No fewer than 23,000 persons are currently undergoing treatment for HIV/AIDS in the Kogi with Women and Children having greater percentage, the State Government said. The Kogi State Commissioner for Health, Dr Saka Haruna Audu disclosed this at a media parley in Lokoja on Tuesday in commemoration of the World HIV/AIDS Day. World HIV/AIDS which … Read more
UN, HIV/AIDS The United Nations (UN) Joint Team on HIV/AIDS has revealed that at least 45,000 people living with HIV in Nigeria died last year, especially for a disease which has available life-saving medications and commodities. While commending the country’s effort in achieving 73 percent coverage with respect to people knowing their HIV status, the … Read more
Achievement, to end HIV/AIDS Uganda is among the 14 countries in the world that have achieved the United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) “90-90-90” target to help end the scourge by 2030. A top government official said. Esther Mbayo, minister for the presidency told reporters on Tuesday that Uganda has attained the UNAIDS target of … Read more
Doctors in London on Tuesday said after finding no trace of infection 30 months after he stopped antiviral treatment, a second patient has been cured of HIV after undergoing stem cell transplant treatment. The so-called “London Patient”, a cancer sufferer originally from Venezuela, received cells from donors with a rare genetic mutation that prevents HIV … Read more
Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria (NEPWHAN) has called on the Federal Ministry of Health to provide Anti-retroviral Drugs (ARVs) for the survival of those living with HIV. The National Coordinator of the Network, Mr Abdulkadir Ibrahim, made the call in an interview with Newsmen on Saturday in Abuja. Ibrahim expressed concern over … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arraigned one Dr Nkereuwem Etok before Justice A. Okeke of the Federal High Court sitting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on a five count bordering on abuse of office and money laundering. The accused, who is the Director and Project Manager of Akwa Ibom State, for Control of … Read more