Meanwhile, the National Agency for the Control of AIDS, NACA has called for concerted efforts towards preventing new infections among Nigerians, particularly, among unborn, newborn, youths, adolescents, and sexually active adults as well as those exposed environmentally.
The report also put the current national HIV prevalence at 1.4 percent. , with a total estimated 1.9 million persons living with HIV in Nigeria. “There is need to put in place measures to suppress the virus in those who are infected in order to avert new infection, and reduce morbidity and mortality.”
He explained that all states in the North-West, except for Kaduna have low HIV prevalence. While all states in the South West, with the exception of Lagos and Ogun also have low HIV prevalence. ”We must also provide care and support to improve the quality of life of People living with HIV, ensuring youth, adolescents, and sexually active men and women are functionally knowledgeable, “HIV-competent” citizens- this is critical to the success of these strategic thrusts.”
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