THE term AIDS is an acronym that stands for “Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome”. It is acquired because the victims do not inherit the condition, but contract it. Immune deficiency means that the victim’s natural bodily defense mechanisms are unable to function properly, and “syndrome” refers to the combination of different abnormalities or diseases making up [...]

| Print | E-mail Written by Adelowo Oladipo, Minna Saturday, 31 December 2011 Share THERE are palpable fears among the  people of Bejin in Bosso Local Government Area of Niger State, following their bitter taste of medical quackery, as four of their children were transfused with HIV/AIDs infected blood by a community health worker, who operated an illegal hospital [...]

By Senator, Lena C. Taylor Senator Lena C. Taylor In addition to the holiday season, December is also home to World AIDS Day (Dec. 1). Our fellow community members, especially women, living with HIV/AIDS need our help and awareness this season. The current number of women with HIV/AIDS is a serious concern that often goes [...]