Imo State has 47,393 people currently receiving treatment for HIV, placing it third among the five South-East states and 14th nationwide, according to data from the National Data Repository as of July 31, 2026.
The figures show that 224,547 patients are currently on HIV treatment across the South-East, with Enugu recording the highest number in the region at 55,955, closely followed by Anambra with 55,358. Abia has 50,065 patients on treatment, while Imo’s 47,393 places it ahead of Ebonyi, which recorded 15,776.
Nationwide, Benue has the highest number of patients currently receiving HIV treatment, with 194,995, followed by Akwa Ibom with 159,247 and Lagos with 138,305. Rivers, Nasarawa and the Federal Capital Territory recorded 89,506, 66,642 and 64,180 patients respectively, according to the data.
The South-East figures place the region among the areas with a substantial HIV treatment burden in Nigeria, with the five states collectively accounting for more than 224,000 patients. The data also highlight the continued need for sustained HIV testing, prevention, treatment and public health interventions across the region.
Imo’s 47,393 patients represent a significant share of those receiving treatment in the South-East, although the state’s figure is lower than those recorded in Enugu, Anambra and Abia. Ebonyi, with 15,776 patients, recorded the lowest number in the region and the 31st highest figure nationally.
The National Data Repository data put the total number of people currently receiving HIV treatment across Nigeria at approximately 1.72 million as of July 31, 2026. The figures underscore the scale of the country’s HIV treatment programme and the importance of ensuring continued access to lifesaving medication, testing services and comprehensive care for people living with the virus.
