Prevalence of HIV in Adamawa dropped to 1.1 per cent from 2.5 in 2014– official
By Hauwa Usman
Dr Boniface Gundiri, Executive Secretary Adamawa State Agency for the Control of AID said, the prevalence of HIV in Adamawa State has dropped to 1.1 per cent from 2.5 in 2014.
Gundiri stated this on Monday in commemoration of 2025 World AIDS Day with the theme “Overcoming Disruptions, Sustaining HIV Response in Nigeria”.
According to him, during the period under review, approximately 400 HIV-related deaths were recorded in the state.
“The rate of new infections has significantly dropped from 2,007 between January to October 2024 to 1,267 between January to October, 2025.
The prevalence of HIV in Adamawa State has dropped to 1.1 per cent from 2.5 in 2014”, he said.
He further said that currently about 40,000 people living with HIV are on treatment in the state and 93 per cent of them achieve viral suppression.
In his remarks, Governor Ahmadu Umar Fintiri, of Adamawa State explained that his administration is committed to ownership and sustainability of the HIV response, regardless of external circumstances.
Fintiri, represented by his Deputy Prof. Kaletafwa Farauta said, to bridge the service gap and ensure continuity, the State Government procured 34,000 HIV/Syphilis test kits Amazon Nguroje other interventions.
“This intervention enabled our health facilities to continue offering essential testing services, especially to pregnant women and key populations, during the disruption period”
According to him, the proactive step stands as a clear testimony State is committed to ownership and sustainability.
He reaffirmed his commitment to the fight against HIV and AIDS and urged all stakeholders to remain united on purpose.
Muriel Mafico, Country Representative, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) assured to support Nigeria in sustaining and improving HIV prevention particularly for adolescent girls, young women with providing treatment and related services.
Mafico, represented by Dr Danladi Idriss, UNFPA’s Programme officer in Adamawa said, the combined efforts of governments, international organizations, activists and communities have led to remarkable progress on HIV, saving nearly 27 million lives to date.
“Now, we need to come together and finish what we know can work and what we know is possible – an AIDS-free future for all”, he said.
In her address, Lami Fintiri, wife of the governor emphasised on the need for collaboration and sustaining the support for HIV prevention.
Mrs Fintiri also donated food and none food items to vulnerable persons with HIV to ease their hardship.
