Nikia Forbes
Bahamashealthcare professionalFemale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Dr. Nikia Forbes is the Director of the National HIV/AIDS and Infectious Diseases Programme in The Bahamas. She has been actively involved in addressing HIV trends in the country, recently reporting 142 new cases in 2025, with a focus on understanding the demographics affected, particularly men aged 30 to 39. Dr. Forbes advocates for increased health-seeking behaviors and provides insights into the progress made in HIV treatment, emphasizing the importance of awareness and testing in combating the epidemic.
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Dr. Nikia Forbes, the National HIV/AIDS and Infectious Diseases Programme Director, reported on newly diagnosed HIV cases in The Bahamas.
NHI statistics show a 44% jump in HIV patients seeking careBahamas· 2026-08-07
Dr Nikia Forbes is the Director of the National HIV/AIDS and Infectious Diseases Programme in The Bahamas.
Bahamas records 142 new HIV cases during 2025Bahamas· 2026-06-30