Full List: Numbers Of Patients Currently On Treatment For HIV
Nigeria has recorded significant progress in its HIV response, with new figures showing a substantial number of people currently receiving treatment across the country as of April 2026.
Data compiled from across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) indicates that hundreds of thousands of Nigerians are actively on antiretroviral therapy (ART), reflecting ongoing efforts to improve access to care and sustain treatment programs nationwide.
Benue State leads with 191,225 patients on treatment, followed by Akwa Ibom (142,216) and Lagos (137,006). Rivers State (90,403) and Nasarawa (65,890) also rank among the states with the highest number of patients receiving care.
The Federal Capital Territory recorded 59,844 patients on treatment, while Kaduna (56,818), Enugu (55,062), Cross River (53,514), and Delta (52,669) complete the top ten states.
Other states with notable figures include Abia (49,061), Taraba (48,871), Imo (47,846), Anambra (47,384), and Plateau (44,767). Kano, Adamawa, and Kogi reported 41,601, 40,908, and 37,370 patients respectively.
In the middle range are Niger (32,873), Oyo (32,126), Ogun (30,399), and Bauchi (28,602), while Edo (27,317), Gombe (26,618), and Osun (25,006) also recorded significant numbers.
States with lower but still considerable treatment figures include Borno (23,819), Ondo (21,448), Bayelsa (19,477), Katsina (19,208), and Kebbi (18,168).
At the lower end of the spectrum, Ebonyi recorded 15,399 patients, Kwara (14,548), Jigawa (14,104), Zamfara (12,641), Ekiti (12,271), Yobe (10,726), and Sokoto (9,068).
Health experts note that while the figures demonstrate improved access to HIV treatment, they also highlight disparities in disease burden and healthcare reach across regions. They stress the need for sustained investment in prevention, testing, and treatment, particularly in high-burden states.
The data underscores Nigeria’s continued commitment to combating HIV/AIDS through expanded treatment coverage, improved healthcare infrastructure, and targeted interventions aimed at reducing new infections and ensuring better health outcomes for people living with HIV.
