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Our HIV programme in Nigeria

Nigeria is ranked third in the world after South Africa and India for the highest number of HIV cases. Around 3.5 million Nigerians are known to be living with HIV in 2006.

An estimated 60 per cent of new infections are in young people between 15 and 24-years-old.

Lagos market, Nigeria
Working through the Nigerian Red Cross, the British Red Cross is supporting its HIV programme which consists of three strands: peer education; community home-based care; and anti-stigma campaign.

In February 2006, British Red Cross writer, Anne Madden, visited Nigeria to see how we are helping to make a difference.
Mrs George Case study: Mrs George
Dressed in a vibrant orange, Mrs George sat bolt upright, her long fingers crossed in her lap and, with quiet dignity, she told her story.
Monday Udo in centre with fellow home-based care volunteers Challenging role of carers
The role of the home-based care volunteer in Nigeria is a challenging one and has become more diverse in recent years.
Pupils listen during HIV peer education session at St James Grammar School, Osogbo Positive Education
An army of Nigerians in varying shades of school uniform are actively reclaiming their generation from the threat of HIV.
Benjamin Ituah Case study: Benjamin Ituah
When Benjamin Ituah from Nigeria discovered he was HIV positive last year, he turned to the home-based care programme funded by the British Red Cross for advice and support.
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