Tayo Olanipekun Vice President Michael Pence has said the United States government will invest $100 million to address key gaps toward achieving HIV epidemic control. He made the announcement on Thursday, adding that the government, through its President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), would leverage the “unique capacities and compassion” of faith-based organizations and […]
HIV/AIDS: Nigeria Has World Second Largest Epidemic, 720, 000 Treated—US
Nigeria has the second largest HIV epidemic in the world as well as one of the highest new infection rates in sub-Saharan Africa with many of its citizens living with the dreaded condition unaware of their status, the U.S. Mission in Nigeria has said. The Acting Public Affairs Officer of its Consulate General, Kevin Krapf, […]
U.S. Awards Micro-Grants to Support Children Orphaned by HIV/AIDS
The U.S. Diplomatic Mission to Nigeria on Friday announced a N2.9 million micro-grant to 50 women caregivers to support the economic wellbeing of their families, particularly the vulnerable children orphaned by HIV/AIDS in five local communities in Apapa local government area of Lagos. Under the U.S. Ambassador’s PEPFAR Small Grants Program, a local non-governmental organization, […]