By: Kerper M Soclor
An estimated 36,000 people are living with HIV in Liberia, the National AIDS Commission of Liberia has disclosed.
The numbers are based on the United Nations Joint Programme on HIV and AIDS (UNAIDS) 2025 Spectrum estimates.
Speaking at a press conference in Monrovia, the Chairperson of the Commission, Dr. Cecelia J. Nuta, disclosed that the numbers represent 0.9% HIV prevalence in the Liberia.
Dr. Nuta said out of the 36,000, women account for 21,000.
Highlighting current progress in the Country’s HIV response, HIV testing coverage has improved significantly over the years.
According to Dr Nuta, 31,000 out of the 36,000 estimated to be living with HIV, have been tested, while 30,798 are currently receiving treatment respectively.
She added that 95% of those on treatment are virally suppressed, describing it as a major public health achievement.
The AIDS Commission told the press conference cuts in foreign aid for represents serious for the Country’s HIV response.
“While these disruptions were significant, they also present an opportunity for renewed national commitment,” she said.
This she said, is a wakeup call for increased domestic resource mobilization to sustain Liberia’s HIV response.
She thanked President Joseph N. Boakai, Sr. for what she described as strong leadership, political will, and consistent support to the Commission to ensure the execution of it’s mandate.
In commemoration of this year’s World AIDS Day, Dr. Nuta outlined key activities planned to be implemented toward December 1, 2025.
She named mass media awareness campaign, youth dialogue on HIV information, community outreach and engagements, and the official World AIDS Day program scheduled for December 1, 2025.
The NAC Chairperson urged citizens to take full responsibility for their health as a way of sustaining the progress Liberia has made in the fight against HIV and AIDS.
This called for a collective efforts to fight against the spread of HIV and AIDS