Cumulatively, 21 states and 82 local government areas have recorded at least one confirmed case in 2026.
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The figure is significantly higher than the 19.2 per cent recorded during the same period in 2025
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He noted that many children were difficult to identify as they relied on parents, caregivers and health workers, while some were orphaned or lived in households unaware of their HIV status.
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Mr Idris said transporting samples from remote communities to state laboratories remains expensive and logistically difficult, particularly in hard-to-reach areas, slowing confirmation and response efforts.
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