Archives Tag: HIV/AIDS

Health

April 19, 2022

According to UNAIDS Gap Report 2016, about 3.5 million people are projected to live with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in Nigeria as at 2015. This fact might mean something not short of a good news, first being that figures of infected persons and rate of infection is on a steady decline. The second and most … Continue reading World AIDS Day: To a World Free of Stigma

By nnenna

Health

April 19, 2022

The 1st of December is World AIDS Day, a day set aside to remember those who have passed, show support for those living with HIV/AIDS and create awareness  on HIV prevention. HIV was discovered in 1984 and since then, millions of people have died as a result. According to the World Health Organization (2015), over … Continue reading World AIDS Day 2016

By omonefe-akhimien

Health

April 19, 2022

World AIDS Day is an event held annually on December 1 to commemorate the global stance against the deadly epidemic that is Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). According to a CNN report, a total of 1.5 million deaths were recorded globally in 2013 alone. What is even more petrifying is the addition of  2.1 million … Continue reading World AIDS Day: Key Facts and Figures About HIV/AIDS

By ify

News

April 19, 2022

Last week, we reported Mr. President’s intended visit to New York, United States for the UN 70th General Assembly. Well, not only did our dear President attend the gathering, he also gave a speech on behalf of all Nigerians. In case you missed this presentation by President Buhari, please read it below:   Excellencies, ladies and … Continue reading President Buhari Addresses United Nations General Assembly

By ejura

Health

April 19, 2022

It has been dubbed the silent epidemic by medical professionals because of its ability to slowly kill individuals for up to 20 years without any symptoms. In 2014, it reportedly claimed the lives of 23 million people in Nigeria. Yes, you read that right. 23 million Nigerians. Even with this astounding statistic, few measures are being … Continue reading Key Facts About Hepatitis B

By ify

Health

April 19, 2022

A 2 year-old female has reportedly been cured of HIV, the first case of its kind reported by scientists — globally. She was aggressively treated with antiretroviral drugs, immediately after her birth, and traces of the virus disappeared from her blood — months later, before scientists announced the development at a conference of retrovirus and opportunistic infections … Continue reading Toddler Is Cured of HIV, in Aggressive After Birth Therapy

By connectnigeria