Nigeria, Oct. 30 -- United States Consular General, Claire Pierangelo, has called for the removal of user-fees for people living with HIV/AIDS in the country.

According to her, such fees constitute a major barrier to people living with HIV/AIDS in the country.

The official also called for the elimination of antenatal care charges for pregnant women living with the virus, and other barriers hindering PLHIV from accessing health services.

"The United States remains committed to supporting Nigeria as it works to reduce and ultimately eliminate the scourge of HIV/AIDS among its people," Consul General Pierangelo said.

She noted that the increased funding to make antiretrovirals available would enable more people living with HIV to lead he...