[Correspondence] Quantification of the effect of terrorism on the HIV response in Nigeria

The insurgency by the Boko Haram terrorist group in northeast Nigeria has had devastating effects on the region including thousands of deaths, internal displacement, destruction of private and public properties, and considerable economic ruin. The violent conflict perpetuated by the group also has public health implications and has affected the spread and management of HIV, which remains a huge public health issue in Nigeria.

Source: LANCET - March 30, 2018 Category: General Medicine Authors: Babayemi O Olakunde, Daniel A Adeyinka, Sabastine S Wakdok, Tolulope T Oladele, Chamberline E Ozigbu Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research