Figure Above: A health care provider, Mr Solomon discusses with Mary in her community in Abuja.
According to the 2018 Nigeria HIV/AIDS Indicator and Impact Survey (NAIIS), the prevalence of HIV among female sex workers is between 13 to 15% according to. Female sex workers are considered key populations in addressing HIV globally because of their exposure to high risk sexual behaviors. Other key populations are men who have sex with men, transgender people and people who inject drugs.
Figure Above: Favour Monday at work in his teacher’s shoe making shop in Kubwa, Abuja
The journey from Lagos to Ibadan was like a journey of a thousand miles for Rofiat Adedokun, a 21 year old hair dresser. Rofiat was weak and she coughed persistently. Her eyes were weary from lack of sleep and her chest also felt heavy.
Figure Above: (Left to Right) Mallam Akinsanya Taimiyu, his daughter, Rofiat; Medical Director, Mobiar Clinic, Dr Aremu Morufu and IHVN Linkage Coordinator, Mrs Ajibola Ahmed.
The journey from Lagos to Ibadan was like a journey of a thousand miles for Rofiat Adedokun, a 21 year old hair dresser. Rofiat was weak and she coughed persistently. Her eyes were weary from lack of sleep and her chest also felt heavy.
Figure Above: Pastor Timothy at the OOUTH Abeokuta Directly Observed Therapy Center
When Pastor Akinteye Timothy started coughing in February 2020, he thought it was a “normal cough.” He walked into a patent medicine store in Sagamu, Ogun State, South-West Nigeria, where he lives, and purchased cough syrup.
Figure Above: Kafilat Ajao, client receiving tuberculosis services, discusses with health care provider, Opasina Oladayo
38 year old Kafilat Ajao felt her health condition was hopeless after five months of visiting ‘home-based treatment centers’ in her state, Oyo, in South West Nigeria.