HIV: Lagos survey reveals treatment gains, testing gap
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… Women record twice men’s prevalence as state targets wider coverage By Chioma Obinna Lagos State has recorded significant progress in HIV treatment, with 93.4 per cent of people living with the virus who know their status receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART), a new survey has revealed. Speaking at the event, the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Health, Dr Dayo Lajide, described the survey as an important milestone in strengthening the state’s HIV response through credible evidence and informed decision-making.
Context & Background
✦The findings were presented at the dissemination of the Lagos State Summary Sheet of the survey at the Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, on Wednesday.
Key Figures & Named Entities
2025:The 2025–2026 Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) Impact Survey also found that HIV prevalence among adults aged 15 to 64 was twice as high among women as men, at 1.6 per cent and 0.8 per cent, respectively.Wednesday:The findings were presented at the dissemination of the Lagos State Summary Sheet of the survey at the Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, on Wednesday.2025:Lajide disclosed that “the 2025 HIV Health Sector Report estimated that 192,911 people were living with HIV in Lagos, while 129,977 were receiving antiretroviral therapy, representing 65.7 per cent treatment coverage and leaving more than 60,000 people outside treatment.” She also highlighted gaps in services for mothers and children, noting that although prevention of mother-to-child transmission coverage increased from 45 per cent in 2018 to 57.6 per cent in 2025, early infant diagnosis and paediatric treatment remained areas of concern.
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✦… Women record twice men’s prevalence as state targets wider coverage By Chioma Obinna Lagos State has recorded significant progress in HIV treatment, with 93.4 per cent of people living with the virus who know their status receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART), a new survey has revealed.
✦Speaking at the event, the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Health, Dr Dayo Lajide, described the survey as an important milestone in strengthening the state’s HIV response through credible evidence and informed decision-making.
✦The findings were presented at the dissemination of the Lagos State Summary Sheet of the survey at the Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, on Wednesday.
Key Facts:2025: The 2025–2026 Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) Impact Survey also found that HIV prevalence among adults aged 15 to 64 was twice as high among women as men, at 1.6 per cent and 0.8 per cent, respectively.Wednesday: The findings were presented at the dissemination of the Lagos State Summary Sheet of the survey at the Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, on Wednesday.2025: Lajide disclosed that “the 2025 HIV Health Sector Report estimated that 192,911 people were living with HIV in Lagos, while 129,977 were receiving antiretroviral therapy, representing 65.7 per cent treatment coverage and leaving more than 60,000 people outside treatment.” She also highlighted gaps in services for mothers and children, noting that although prevention of mother-to-child transmission coverage increased from 45 per cent in 2018 to 57.6 per cent in 2025, early infant diagnosis and paediatric treatment remained areas of concern.2025: Conducted between November 2025 and February 2026, the survey covered 205 enumeration areas and 6,450 households.
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… Women record twice men’s prevalence as state targets wider coverage By Chioma Obinna Lagos State has recorded significant progress in HIV treatment, with 93.4 per cent of people living with the virus who know their status receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART), a new survey has revealed.
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What is the latest development regarding Ikeja?
… Women record twice men’s prevalence as state targets wider coverage By Chioma Obinna Lagos State has recorded significant progress in HIV treatment, with 93.4 per cent of people living with the virus who know their status receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART), a new survey has revealed.
Who are the key organizations or public figures mentioned?
Speaking at the event, the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Health, Dr Dayo Lajide, described the survey as an important milestone in strengthening the state’s HIV response through credible evidence and informed decision-making.
What timeline or key figures were confirmed?
The 2025–2026 Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) Impact Survey also found that HIV prevalence among adults aged 15 to 64 was twice as high among women as men, at 1.6 per cent and 0.8 per cent, respectively.
