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Nigeria: HIV rate in Abia below national average – Otti

Nigeria: HIV rate in Abia below national average – Otti

Africa Links 24 with Nnanna Nwogu
Published on 2024-12-03 05:17:59

Abia State First Lady, Priscilla Chidinma Otti says the HIV rate in Abia is below the national average, but a significant challenge.

Priscilla Chidinma Otti stated this Tuesday in Umuahia on the occasion of World Aids Day celebrated, stating, “Abia State has over 56,000 people living with HIV, representing a 1.9% prevalence rate among adults – slightly below the national average but still a significant challenge”.

“Tragically, women and children make up 60% of those…

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