- A teenage girl diagnosed with HIV in Benue State has died, coinciding with philanthropist Agiye Amira’s arrival to provide relief materials and medical support.
A community in Benue State has been thrown into mourning following the death of a teenage girl recently diagnosed with HIV. Her passing occurred just as renowned philanthropist Agiye Amira arrived in the state to provide relief materials and medical support for HIV patients.
Amira, known for her charitable efforts, was reportedly shocked by the news, as her visit was aimed at supporting those battling the virus with food and medication.
In the aftermath, the teenager’s father opened up in an emotional interview, shedding light on his daughter’s brief battle with the illness. He explained that the diagnosis came just last month, following a round of tests in which he was confirmed HIV negative.
Further revelations indicated that the teenager may have contracted the virus from her mother, who, according to him, had been HIV positive without his knowledge.
“I never knew my wife was positive until I discovered the daughter was positive. I’ve been very careful of my children,” he stated.
The tragic incident has stirred renewed conversation around awareness, early testing, and transparency in families affected by HIV.
