Encouraging formation of new, and strengthen existing Support Groups of people Living with HIV and AIDS for the purpose of exchange of ideas and sharing experiences on their common problems.
Network of People Living with HIV and AIDS in Nigeria (NEPWHAN) was established in 1998 as a non-governmental Organization to serve as a collective voice of PLHIV in the Country. The Organization is registered with Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in Nigeria in September 2004.
To empower, strengthen and coordinate all support groups, state networks, constituencies, associations and organizations of people living with HIV and AIDS in Nigeria to contribute meaningfully to the national response.
World AIDS Day, designated on 1 December every year since 1988, is an international day dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic
HIV medicines reduce the amount of HIV in the body. Having less HIV in the body reduces a woman’s risk of passing HIV to her child during pregnancy and childbirth. Having less HIV in the body also protects the woman’s health.
Some of the HIV medicine passes from the pregnant woman to her unborn baby across the placenta (also called the afterbirth). This transfer of HIV medicine protects the baby from HIV infection.
Mr. Ibrahim Abdulkadir is an accomplished individual with a strong educational background, having earned his bachelor’s degree from Usmanu Danfodiyo University. With an impressive track record spanning nearly 15 years, he has been actively engaged in the field of developmental work since his post-high school days.
Currently serving as the distinguished National Coordinator and Chief Executive Officer at NEPWHAN, Ibrahim Abdulkadir is a driving force behind the organization’s impactful initiatives. His wealth of experience in community engagement has consistently played a pivotal role in achieving meaningful outcomes.
Ibrahim Abdulkadir’s dedication and expertise make him a standout leader, with a proven ability to navigate complex challenges and forge connections that drive positive change. His passion for development work, honed over years of hands-on experience, continues to inspire those around him and contribute significantly to the advancement of communities and causes.
NEPWHAN Zamfara State Office Team (SOT) facilitated a one-day mentor mothers’ monthly review meeting held on the October 16, 2024 at the State Agency for the Control of AIDS (SACA)’s Conference Room in Gusau, Zamfara State. The review meeting availed mentor mothers in the state an opportunity to review their activities implementation progress, share notable…
The NEPWHAN Sokoto State Team, in collaboration with the Sokoto State Agency for the Control of AIDS (SACA), successfully organized a two-day orientation for Mentor Mothers from 28th to 29th September, 2024. This event brought together passionate women who will play a crucial role in supporting and guiding HIV-positive mothers across the state. The Mentor…
Our National Coordinator, Mr. Abdulkadir Ibrahim together with the M&E Manager, Ms. Nkechi Anthonia Obot represented us at the People Living with HIV (PLHIV) Stigma Index Research Protocol Development and Data Interpretation training session that took place in Bangkok, Thailand, between 25 and 27 September 2024. The International Community of Women Living with HIV (ICW)…
Nigerlites came together in an unforgettable event organized by The Big Drum Africa, OGA Landlord Foundation, and NEPWHAN, to tackle the challenges of HIV/AIDS head-on. The theme, “Breaking Barriers & Embracing Hope,” united the community in a powerful campaign focused on awareness, prevention, and support for those affected. Program Schedule Pre-Event (2:00 pm – 4:00…
The NEPWHAN’s National Secretary, Mr. Nicholas Ugbenyen represented NEPWHAN at the international workshop organized by Civil Society Institute for Health in West and Central Africa in Dakar, Senegal. The meeting had representatives of civil society organizations (CSOs) drawn from West Central Africa (CWA). The three-day event, from 17th -19th September 2024, aimed to strengthen the…
NEPWHAN Taraba State staff co-facilitated a one-day stepdown training workshop with #REDAID Nigeria, a partner implementing #The Global Fund Tuberculosis program in Taraba State. The training which took place at Nurses House in Jalingo, Taraba State, on September 11, 2024, focused on providing HIV Testing Services (HTS) to presumed pregnant women in the state. The…
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