The Christian Council of Nigeria, CCN, says an estimated 160,000 children are living with HIV in Nigeria and only 45,000 are receiving treatment.
CCN President, Most Rev. David Onuoha, represented by Archbishop Peter Ogunmuyiwa said this at an event in Abuja at the weekend.
“Our mission is to identify with the needy and less privileged, and to make a positive impact on their lives. Our efforts have been enriching and impactful. We are committed to combating the HIV epidemic in our society, and we urge all relevant NGOs and government agencies to join us in this crusade.
“While we have made some progress in preventing the transmission of HIV from mother to child, we still have much work to do. According to statistics, Nigeria has a high number of children who are HIV victims – 160,000, with only 45,000 undergoing treatment. This is unacceptable, and we must do more to address this issue,” he said.
