The Delta State Government has called for strengthened resource mobilization through corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives and individual goodwill to bridge widening funding gaps in HIV treatment and prevention across the state. Speaking during the flag-off of the World AIDS Day sensitization walk organized by the Delta State Agency for the Control of HIV/AIDS (DELSACA),…
The Delta State Contributory Health Commission (DSCHC) has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing service delivery for its enrollees as it commenced a week-long capacity-building training for senior staff of the Commission. The training, which focuses on improving corporate performance processes, aligns with the provisions of the DSCHC law that mandate the development of the Commission’s…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has rolled out free annual liver and kidney function tests for Nigerians living with HIV/AIDS under an expanded health insurance scheme— a major step aimed at boosting long-term health outcomes and strengthening quality care nationwide. The announcement was made by the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, during…
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), South-South Zone, marks World AIDS Day 2025 with a call for renewed urgency in the global fight against HIV/AIDS. This year’s theme—“Overcoming Disruption, Transforming the AIDS Response”—signals a critical moment as decades of progress face the threat of funding cuts, service disruptions, and widening inequalities. In 2024, the…
