Here is the surprising part: Lagos is good at treating HIV. A new survey presented in Ikeja found 93.4% of people who know their status are on treatment, and 88.9% of them have the virus suppressed.
The problem is the people who don’t know. The 2025 to 2026 ART Impact Survey estimates nearly 42% of people living with HIV in Lagos are unaware they have it. Women are affected about twice as often as men.
A test takes minutes. The Lagos State AIDS Control Agency offers free screening, and last year it ran free tests in every LGA and LCDA from November 18 to World AIDS Day on December 1. Ask at your nearest primary health centre, or watch for this year’s drive. Early diagnosis means early treatment and a long, healthy life.
This article is for general information and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.
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