Turning the Tide: AIDS in Nigeria documents the tremendous progress of the country in preventing HIV infection, treating those in need and developing a responsive healthcare system. Written by dozens of the country's leading HIV experts, this book describes the multi-sectoral response to the epidemic with implications for future policies with global relevance. The human side of the epidemic is also described to acknowledge the challenges to AIDS patients in Nigeria, and the dedication of the health care providers and their efforts to reduce stigma, provide care and give hope to the many.