
ICASA 2025: Turning Disruption into a Domestic Plan for HIV Sustainability in Nigeria
Written By Idoko Philip
Editor’s note: This reflection highlights recurring themes from ICASA 2025 discussions. Where specific figures are not cited here, the focus is on the broader implementation lessons and policy actions needed to secure…

Improving Access to HIV services: Age of Voluntary Testing in Nigeria

When Communities Lead, Change Follows: Reflections From Testing Week 2025
Written by Bernard Otu Assim-ita
Contributors: Gift Eneh Akor, Sakinah Ghazali
Some of the most meaningful moments during Testing Week 2025 were not found in the number of tests conducted or the size of the outreach. They were found in the…

Born to Wait: What One Art Piece Reveals about the Challenges of Adolescent SRHR in Nigeria
Written by: Idoko Philip & Bernard Otu Assim-ita
At the 78th World Health Assembly (#WHA78), amidst policy dialogues and diplomatic speeches, the A Seat at the Table side event offered something different: a space where art met advocacy…

Empowering Young People, Enhancing Community Health
Written by: Bernard Otu Assim-ita
In a remote village in Ebonyi State, Blessing, a 17-year-old girl, sits attentively with her peers under the shade of a mango tree. She listens as a community health tester explains the importance of…

Empowering Adolescents Through Technology: My Question and Answer's Transformative Approach to Sexual Health in Nigeria
Sexual health in Nigeria is often shrouded in stigma, making it difficult for young people, especially girls, to access reliable SRH information. Adolescents frequently turn to peers or unreliable sources for guidance, resulting in widespread…

