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Three Women, Three Battles, a Common Foe

August 29, 2024 | < 1 Minute Read
Health Supply Chains | Supply Chain Management | HIV and AIDS | Health

Fighting HIV in Africa's Most Populous Country

For the first time, declines in new HIV infections in sub-Saharan Africa are ahead of every other region in the world. In this photo essay from Nigeria, we explore how our work has impacted the lives of Nigerians, including a family of four, an HIV counselor, and an abandoned baby.



Three Women, Three Battles, a Common Foe

Banner image caption: A health worker speaks to a patient about her medication. Photo by Toyin Adedokun for Chemonics

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