HIV/AIDS!!

By Godgift Harris

 “. . . some women/girls going out with big, big men and growna boys, are mainly the HIV/ADS carriers,” an expert.

The confirmed cases of the deadly HIV/AIDs, have reached an alarming number of 36,000.

The report also confirmed that women, mostly street goers, have topped the number of cases in the country.

This means, plenty pepo fini get lay disease passing around with the symptoms, not fearing the stigma anymore.

Meanwhile, the National AIDS Commission (NAC) has sounded an alarm over Liberia’s worsening HIV situation.

NAC revealed that 36,000 Liberians are now living with HIV/AIDS, a troubling increase from 34,000 reported last year with additional 2000 upfront.

The new data, released ahead of World AIDS Day (December 1), underscores deepening public health concerns.

The report exposes glaring gaps in the country prevention and treatment efforts.

NAC Chairperson, Dr. Cecelia Nuta, disclosed that women remain “disproportionately affected,” making up the majority of new infections a trend she said is “disturbing and unacceptable.”

Health experts say this pattern reflects longstanding socio-economic inequalities, limited access to health services, and persistent stigma that continues to hinder early testing and treatment, especially among women and girls.

“The rising number of people living with HIV/AIDS is a stark reminder of how far Liberia still has to go,” Dr. Nuta said. She called for urgent, targeted interventions.

Dr. Nuta: “Without stronger domestic financing, Liberia risks losing progress made over the past decade.”

Liberia’s health sector continues to battle chronic shortages in funding, medical supplies, and trained personnel a crisis worsened by the lingering impact of the Ebola outbreak.

HIV programs, many heavily dependent on international support, face the threat of service interruptions as donor fatigue grows.

Public health advocates warn that any slowdown in support could spell disaster for thousands relying on antiretroviral therapy, prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT), and community-based testing programs.

Dr. Nuta challenged the government, civil society and global partners to “move beyond rhetoric,” and confront the HIV epidemic with renewed urgency.

She said the need to scale up testing, strengthen treatment services and expand targeted outreach to vulnerable groups, particularly women and young people.

“We cannot continue to overlook the communities bearing the heaviest burden. Liberia needs sustained, predictable funding and bold leadership if we are to reverse the rising trend.”

As Liberia joins the global community in marking World AIDS Day on December 1, the NAC’s report serves as a sobering reminder that the fight against HIV/AIDS is far from over.

With new infections rising and vulnerable populations most affected, stakeholders say this year’s observance must trigger more than symbolism it must drive action.

Public health observers warn that without decisive policy reforms and stronger political will, Liberia risks drifting into a worsening epidemic that could have been prevented.