No fewer than 34,969 people are living with HIV/AIDS in Niger State, with 30,542 attaining the World Health Organisation- virologically suppressed threshold.
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Secondary and Tertiary Health, Abdullahi Imam, made this known while commemorating World AIDS Day in the state.
According to him, between January 1 and October 30, 2025, a total of 208,492 clients were counselled, tested, and received their results.
He added that out of these, 2,642 clients tested positive and were receiving treatment.
Imam said the prevalence of HIV stands at 0.7 per cent, according to a survey, making the state one of the lowest in the North Central region and below the national prevalence.
He added that a total of 195,115 pregnant women who attended ANC were counselled, tested and received results, out of which 86 tested positive and were undergoing treatment.
(Editor: Anoyoyo Ogiagboviogie)
