Results. The unit ART cost in Nigeria was $157 USD nationally and the facility-level mean was $231 USD.

Is HIV medication free in Nigeria?

The Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria (NEPWHAN) has called on governments to ensure Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) is completely free, accessible and without user fee in 2019.

How much does HIV treatment cost?

But HIV treatments can be expensive. HIV care involves a type of medication called antiretroviral therapy (ART) and regular visits with your doctor. One study estimated that costs of this care could run anywhere between $1,800 to $4,500 each month during a persons lifetime.

Are HIV drugs free?

We believe in the free flow of information Since 2006 government has provided free antiretroviral treatment at designated facilities in the country, which has an estimated 3.1 million people living with HIV/AIDS.

Where can I get antiretroviral drugs?

Your local Planned Parenthood health center can help you get the treatment you need. HIV.gov can also help you find an HIV doctor and other support services in your area.

What is the best antiretroviral drug?

These drugs block a protein that infected cells need to put together new HIV virus particles.Atazanavir or ATV (Reyataz)Darunavir or DRV (Prezista)Fosamprenavir or FPV (Lexiva)Indinavir or IDV (Crixivan)Lopinavir + ritonavir, or LPV/r (Kaletra)Nelfinavir or NFV (Viracept)Ritonavir or RTV (Norvir)More items •Jul 28, 2020

Can ARV make you gain weight?

When people started highly effective antiretroviral treatment, they gained weight. This is called a return to health effect of treatment and is still seen today in people with very advanced HIV who lost weight before starting treatment.

Do ARVs make you tired?

Antiretroviral medications can cause fatigue in people with HIV. Luckily, with the newer antiretroviral medications, this problem is less common than it once was. If you do experience this side effect, your fatigue will sometimes disappear after you have been on the drugs for some time.