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September 28, 2019
Nigeriahas lost the bid to host the 2021 edition of International Conference on AIDSand Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Africa, ICASA 2021.
TheDirector General of National Agency for the Control of AIDS, NACA Gambo Aliyuwho  made this known in Abuja, blamed theloss on the inability of Nigeria to massively register votes during thebidding, regretted the development but expressed optimism to hosting futureones.
Heexplained that NACA had greater expectations in the upcoming conference whichwould now take place in Rwanda from December 2ndto 7th.
TheNACA Director General, however, reiterated the commitment of the agency tocontinue to partner donor agencies in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
TheRwanda conference theme is “AIDS FREE AFRICA – Innovation, Community, andPolitical Leadership”.