HIV can be eliminated in lab using gene editing tool – Study
Researchers have eliminated HIV from cells in a laboratory, raising hopes of a cure. Using a gene-editing tool known as Crispr-Cas, which won the […]
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When Taboo is business: The flourishing gigolo escapades in Abuja By TOSIN KOLADE
A gigolo is a male escort or social companion who is supported by a woman in a continuing relationship, often living in her residence […]
Court sentences man to life imprisonment for defiling, infecting wife’s niece with HIV
An Ikeja High Court has sentenced one Richard Saviour to life imprisonment for sexually assaulting his wife’s niece and infecting her with the Human […]
HIV infection among sex workers, transgenders, others 38% in Nigeria – Epidemiologist
By ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi – The rate of infection of the Human Immune Virus (HIV) infection among key populations especially female sex workers, […]
Poverty as impediment to contraceptives use among women, By ABIEMWENSE MORU
According to the UNPFA access to safe voluntary family planning is a human right. Family planning is central to gender equality and women’s empowerment, and […]
Hepatitis B is 100 times more infectious than HIV, Expert warns
A consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist with the Godfrey Okoye University Teaching Hospital (GOUNTH), Enugu, Dr Adiri Winfred, has warned that Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) is […]
2022 World AIDS Day: NEPWHAN promises block votes to candidates who prioritise HIV fight
The Network of People Living with HIV and AIDS in Nigeria (NEPWHAN) has promised block votes to candidates who prioritise the fight against HIV and […]
Early detection of HIV will reduce maternal mortality — SFH
The Society for Family Health (SFH) says early detection of HIV/AIDS will reduce infant, child and maternal mortality. Dr Omokhudu Idogho, Managing Director, SFH, said […]
NAFDAC to reduce drugs importation to 30% by 2025 — Prof. Adeyeye
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it is working on reducing importation of drugs from its present 70 per […]
HIV remains major public health concern after 40 years – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that HIV remained a major global public health concern in the last 40 years. Dr Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional […]
At least 300,000 children were newly infected with HIV in 2020 – UNICEF
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Latest statistical findings from the UNICEF has revealed that at least 300,000 children were newly infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus(HIV) […]