HIV: Lagos Survey Reveals Treatment Gains, Testing Gap
A recent survey conducted in Lagos State has revealed significant progress in HIV treatment, with 93.4% of people living with HIV who know their status receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART). The survey also highlighted a major testing gap, with only 58.3% of people living with HIV knowing their status.
Survey Supports Sustained Investment in HIV Efforts
The survey was supported by the United States Government in collaboration with federal and state health agencies, APIN/PHIS3, civil society organisations, and community representatives. The findings call for sustained investment and evidence-based action to advance efforts towards ending HIV as a public health threat by 2030.
Gender Disparity in HIV Prevalence
The survey found that women had a higher prevalence rate than men, with 1.2% of women and 0.8% of men being HIV-positive. The survey also revealed that the prevalence rate was higher among women aged 25 to 34, at 2.4%, compared to men in the same age group at 1.3%.
Improved Treatment Coverage Among Children
The survey revealed a significant improvement in HIV treatment coverage among children, with 67.4% of children living with HIV receiving ART. However, only 28.6% of children knew their HIV status, highlighting the need for increased testing efforts.
Improved HIV Testing Coverage in Lagos
The survey found that 58.3% of people living with HIV in Lagos State know their status, indicating a need for sustained efforts to close the testing gap.
Survey Findings: Lagos State HIV/AIDS Control Programme
The Lagos State HIV/AIDS Control Programme has released the survey findings, which indicate that 84.9% of people living with HIV in Lagos State are aware of their status, indicating a need for increased testing efforts to close the treatment gap.
Survey Reveals Gender Gap
The survey revealed a gender gap in HIV prevalence, with women having a higher prevalence rate than men. Women accounted for 1.2% of the HIV-positive population, while men accounted for 0.8%. The survey showed a higher prevalence rate among women aged 25 to 34, at 2.4%, compared to men in the same age group at 1.3%.
Survey Highlights Children's HIV Treatment Coverage
The survey found that 67.4% of children living with HIV in Lagos State know their status, indicating the need for sustained efforts to close the testing gap.
Survey Findings: Lagos State HIV/AIDS Control Programme
The Lagos State HIV/AIDS Control Programme has released the survey findings, which indicate that 84.9% of people living with HIV in Lagos State are aware of their status, indicating the need for increased testing efforts to close the treatment gap.
Survey Reveals Gap in HIV Testing
The survey conducted in Lagos State has revealed a testing gap, with only 58.3% of people living with HIV knowing their status, highlighting the need for enhanced testing efforts to close the treatment gap.
Gender Gap in HIV Prevalence
The survey found that women have a higher prevalence rate than men, with 1.2% of women and 0.8% of men being HIV-positive, indicating a need for targeted interventions to close the gender gap.
Survey Findings: Lagos State HIV/AIDS Control Programme
The Lagos State HIV/AIDS Control Programme has released the survey findings, which show that 84.9% of people living with HIV in Lagos State are aware of their status, indicating the need for increased testing efforts to close the treatment gap.
Testing Gap in Lagos State
The survey conducted in Lagos State has revealed a testing gap, with only 58.3% of people living with HIV knowing their status, highlighting the need for enhanced testing efforts to close the treatment gap.
HIV Treatment Coverage in Lagos State
The survey findings indicate that 93.4% of people living with HIV in Lagos State are receiving treatment, indicating the need for sustained efforts to close the treatment gap.
HIV Treatment Coverage in Lagos State
The survey results show that 93.4% of people living with HIV in Lagos State are receiving treatment, indicating the need for sustained efforts to close the
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