Lagos State Government on Thursday dismissed widespread reports that the state recorded 10,430 new HIV infections in 2025, clarifying that the figure represents newly diagnosed cases and not fresh infections, even as it announced a historic move to directly procure antiretroviral drugs, becoming the first sub-national government in Nigeria to do so.

Lagos State recorded the highest number of new HIV infections in Nigeria in 2025, with 10,430 cases out of 102,025 nationwide. Learn more about Nigeria's H

If you live in Lagos—or visit the city often—this is worth your attention. According to the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare’s State of the Health of the Nation…