HIV self-testing, breaking stigma, discrimination barriers in Nigeria

HIV self-testing, breaking stigma, discrimination barriers in Nigeria

It is 7pm as I step into a minibar, in an average neighbourhood to speak with madam Ifeoma but as I made to settle into a chair, she frantically signals me not to seat.

I walk up to her and she whispers, ”Madam, you be wan siddon, we can’t talk about ‘that thing’ here now”.

”My customers may hear us, I no want wahala o”.

I smile and follow her outside as she bellows instructions to her service girl. I make a mental note to remind her she had asked we meet in the shop.

‘But you are not positive now I quip, she smiles and says ‘e no matter o, dem no dey discuss that…

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