Are we looking away from a silent crisis?
While the headlines focus on politics and the economy, the latest health data reveals a sobering reality. Over the last three months alone, thousands of Nigerians have tested positive for HIV.
Is your state doing enough regarding testing, awareness, and prevention?
Here is the official breakdown of newly tested HIV-positive patients across Nigeria between March and May 2026, according to the National Data Repository.
High numbers can mean two things: a higher spread, or simply better, more aggressive testing campaigns in those states.
👇 What do you think is driving these numbers in your state? Are advocacy programs fading, or is healthcare access improving?
Drop your thoughts in the comments below. Let’s talk about it.
Numbers of newly tested HIV positive patients in Nigeria in the last 3 months (Mar-May, 2026)
1. Lagos: 1,949
2. Akwa Ibom: 1,542
3. Benue: 1,442
4. Anambra: 1,331
5. Rivers: 1,112
6. Delta: 753
7. Kaduna: 725
8. Ogun: 719
9. Oyo: 710
10. FCT: 639
11. Kano: 626
12. Nasarawa: 607
13. Taraba: 598
14. Plateau: 579
15. Imo: 577
16. Edo: 567
17. Abia: 520
18. Cross River: 508
19. Enugu: 461
20. Adamawa: 418
21. Kogi: 390
22. Ondo: 373
23. Niger: 352
24. Kwara: 320
25. Bayelsa: 301
26. Kebbi: 299
27. Osun: 285
28. Bauchi: 281
29. Ebonyi: 271
30. Borno: 258
31. Zamfara: 231
32. Gombe: 213
33. Jigawa: 206
34. Katsina: 199
35. Sokoto: 152
36. Ekiti: 134
37. Yobe: 114
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