Anambra State has emerged as the fifth highest in terms of Persons Living with HIV (PLWHIV) in Nigeria, according to a recent report released by the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA).
The report revealed that Anambra State recorded 100,429 cases, raising concerns about the prevalence of the disease in the state.
The NACA report titled “2024 HIV Spectrum Estimates” ranked Rivers State as having the highest number of HIV cases with 208,767 infections, followed by Benue State with 202,346 cases, and Akwa Ibom State with 161,597 cases. Lagos State recorded 108,649 cases, while Anambra State followed with 100,429 cases.
The report highlighted that more than two million people are currently living with HIV across Nigeria, emphasizing the need for sustained efforts in prevention, testing, and access to treatment.
Other states with high prevalence include Delta, Imo, Enugu, Edo, and Taraba.
