Ogun State has an estimated HIV prevalence rate of 1.6%. Over 30,000 residents living with the virus are receiving free, sustained antiretroviral therapy (ART) and support services across state health facilities.
Recent national data recorded 751 new infections in the state during the first quarter of 2026.
Key Statistics & Care Metrics Total Patients on Treatment:
More than 30,000 residents are actively enrolled on free antiretroviral therapy.New Infections: Ogun recorded 751 new HIV cases between January and March 2026.
Awareness Rate:
Approximately 96% of people living with HIV/AIDS in the state are aware of their status.
Treatment Coverage: About 78% of those diagnosed are actively receiving life-saving treatments.
Local Intervention Updates
Access to Care: State health authorities are actively expanding testing and prevention programs, particularly lowering voluntary screening ages to 14 to target the state's large tertiary institution demographic.
Treatment Logistics: The state government commissioned a major Pharma-Grade Warehouse in Abeokuta to ensure continuous availability of essential drugs and to reduce treatment stock-outs across all 20 Local Government Areas
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