Lagos Gets Highest HIV Cases in Nigeria as Specialists Urge Quick Testing.
Lagos State recorded the greatest number of HIV diagnoses in Nigeria in 2025, highlighting persistent public health challenges in the country’s most populous and connected city.
According to the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare’s State of the Health of the Nation Report 2025, Lagos had the highest number of HIV diagnoses in Nigeria in 2025, with 10,430 cases verified by testing.
As Nigeria’s commercial hub, Lagos sees millions of people living, working, and connecting every day. City & Local City & Local Guides City & Local Guides.
However, due to stigma, privacy concerns, or inconvenience, many people still delay getting screened for HIV and STIs.
You can covertly test for syphilis, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV from the comfort of your own home with Venchecker, a 4-in-1 rapid STI screening kit. It offers an easier way.
The latest HIV figures serve as a reminder that knowing your status and getting screened early are crucial, not a reason to panic.
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