Six Out Of 10 Persons Living With HIV In Nigeria Are Females – NACA 

Six of 10 persons living with HIV in the country are females, the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has said.

As the agency commemorates this year’s International Women’s Day, it highlighted that young women are three times more likely to encounter life-threatening health challenges compared to men in the same age group.

NACA Director-General (DG), Gambo Aliyu, said this year’s theme: “Invest in women, accelerate progress” aligns closely with the agency’s dedication to promoting gender equality and tackling the unique challenges encountered by women living with HIV/AIDS.

In a statement, Aliyu lamented that young women in Nigeria are three times more likely to be living with HIV than men.

Noting that six out of 10 persons living with HIV in the country are females, Aliyu stressed the need to invest in women.

“Investing in women is not just a financial commitment; it’s an investment in the sustainable progress of our societies.

“When we empower women, we create a transformative effect that positively impacts families, communities, and the nation as a whole,” he said.