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72,000 adolescents live with HIV in Lagos – LSACA boss

 Dr Oluseyi Temowo, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA), says 72,000 adolescents are living with HIV in Lago

Osun ranks highest in female genital mutilation – UNFPA

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) on Thursday said that Osun still recorded highest prevalence of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Nigeria

World AIDS Day: Parents advocate early sex education for kids

Some parents in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have recommended sex education for children between the ages of five and 10 years to ensure they l

AIDS killed 35 million, infects 75 million people – UNAIDS

No fewer than 78 million people are currently living with HIV, while 35 million people  had died of AIDS since the emergence of the scourge 35 ye

Strengthening health system: 34 nurses get training

As part of efforts towards strengthening health systems in Nigeria, the Embassy of the United States of America 34 Nigerian nurses from the Federal Ca