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  • How to start PrEP in Nigeria

    HIV Prevention • PrEP Guide How to start PrEP in Nigeria:a step-by-step guide. PrEP is the daily HIV prevention medication that protects you before any exposure. Here is who qualifies, what tests you need beforehand, and exactly how to get started through Zivoko. Medically reviewed by Jude Ozioko, Pharmacist (PCN 024035) • Last reviewed October…

  • What happens after you finish PEP? HIV Testing, Window Periods & Follow-Up

    HIV Prevention • PEP Follow-Up What happens afteryou finish PEP? Completing your 28-day course is a big deal. But it isn’t quite the end. Here’s what you need to know about follow-up HIV testing, why the final test is at 3 months, what your results mean, and how to stay protected from here. Medically reviewed…

  • HIV Risk by Exposure Type

    HIV Education • Risk Assessment HIV risk by exposure type:what the numbers actually mean. Not all HIV exposures carry the same risk. Understanding the real transmission risk for each type helps you make clear decisions about PEP, PrEP, and testing. Medically reviewed by Jude Ozioko, Pharmacist (PCN 024035) • Last reviewed October 2026 ⏳  Had…

  • HIV Testing in Nigeria

    HIV Prevention • Know Your Status HIV testing in Nigeria:types, timing, and where to go. Knowing your HIV status is one of the most important things you can do for your health. Here’s a complete guide to the types of HIV tests available in Nigeria, when to test, and what to do with the result.…

  • HIV Myths and Facts in Nigeria

    HIV Education • Nigeria HIV myths and factsin Nigeria: setting the record straight. Misinformation about HIV is everywhere in Nigeria, and it causes real harm. It drives stigma, delays testing, and leads people to worry about the wrong things while ignoring the real risks. Here’s what’s true and what isn’t. Medically reviewed by Jude Ozioko,…

  • Undetectable = Untransmittable

    HIV Education • U=U Undetectable = Untransmittable:what U=U means for you. One of the most important scientific findings in HIV in the last decade is also one of the least known in Nigeria. If you’re living with HIV on treatment, or in a relationship with someone who is, this article is for you. Medically reviewed…

  • PEP for Healthcare Workers in Nigeria

    Occupational PEP • Healthcare Workers PEP for healthcare workersin Nigeria: what you need to know. A needlestick injury or blood splash doesn’t have to become an HIV exposure. Here’s the complete protocol for Nigerian healthcare workers: what to do immediately, how to get PEP fast, and your rights as a health professional. Medically reviewed by…

  • Condom broke during sex. Do I need PEP?

    HIV Prevention • Exposure Assessment My condom broke during sex.Do I need PEP? Not every condom failure puts you at meaningful HIV risk. But some situations genuinely do. This guide helps you work out where you stand so you can act without panic and without wasting time you do not have. Medically reviewed by Jude…

  • PEP Side Effects: What to Expect and How to Manage Them Safely

    HIV Prevention • PEP Guide PEP side effects:what to expect and how to manage them. Side effects from PEP are common, usually mild, and mostly limited to the first week or two. Here is what you are likely to experience, why it happens, and exactly how to get through the full 28 days. Medically reviewed…

  • Needle Injury From an HIV Patient in Nigeria: Immediate Steps to Take

    Occupational Exposure — Healthcare Workers Needlestick injury:what to do in the next 72 hours. The needle just pricked you. Whether you are a nurse, doctor, lab scientist, or healthcare aide — the steps you take in the next few hours matter more than anything that follows. Medically reviewed by Jude Ozioko, Pharmacist (PCN 024035) •…