By Bunmi Yekini Nigeria has begun rolling out a long-acting HIV prevention drug, Lenacapavir, in a move officials say could significantly reduce…
Africa must Tailor Services for Surge in Adolescent Mothers as HIV Risks Persist, Researcher Says
2 Mins read
By Bunmi Yekini Africa will be home to nearly one billion adolescents by 2050, a demographic shift expected to sharply increase the…
Activists Accuse U.S. of Linking Zambia Health Funding to Mineral Access as Draft Deal Sparks Backlash
2 Mins read
Leaked MOU shows deep funding cuts, strict conditions on workforce, data sharing By Bunmi Yekini Health activists on Tuesday accused the United…
Cabotegravir injection stalls despite strong trial results as cost and funding realities reshape prevention strategy By Bunmi Yekini As South Africa prepares…
Report Flags Gaps in Awareness, Diagnosis of Advanced HIV Disease among Children in Four Nigerian States
2 Mins read
By Bunmi Yekini A new field report by the IMPAACT4HIV Consortium has raised concerns over major gaps in awareness, diagnosis and treatment…
By Bunmi Yekini Nigeria has received a shipment of long-acting injectable lenacapavir for HIV prevention, the Federal Ministry of Health and Social…
Study Finds HIV Prevention Pills do not Increase Risky Sex or STI Infections among Kenyan Women
3 Mins read
By Bunmi Yekini Women who take drugs to prevent HIV infection do not engage in riskier sexual behaviour or face higher rates…
Global health body says strong maternal care, testing programmes key to milestone By Bunmi Yekini Denmark has been certified for eliminating the…
Across markets, schools and streets, a two-day Zero Stigma Campaign reached nearly 6,000 people, expanded HIV testing and renewed a citywide call…
NACA, GEDRITE Nigeria Limited, Take Zero Stigma Campaign to Lagos Streets as HIV Discrimination Persists
4 Mins read
From Ikeja, officials and advocates confront the quiet exclusions that keep people living with HIV hidden, untreated and unheard. By Bunmi Yekini…
