No Shortage Of HIV Drugs In Nigeria – NACA

The Nationwide Company for the Management of AIDS (NACA) has assured Nigerians, notably these residing with HIV, that there is no such thing as a scarcity of antiretroviral medication within the nation.

In response to issues raised following a latest World Well being Organisation (WHO) press convention, NACA reaffirmed that the Federal Authorities has taken proactive steps to make sure a gentle provide of HIV remedy within the nation.

The company highlighted key authorities interventions, together with the approval of $1.07 billion by the Federal Govt Council (FEC) for healthcare sector reforms below the Human Capital Alternatives for Prosperity and Fairness (HOPE) program.

Moreover, N4.8 billion has been allotted particularly for HIV remedy, and the Nigerian Senate lately authorized an additional N300 billion for the well being sector within the 2025 price range.

The Director-Normal of NACA, Dr. Temitope Ilori, stated that these monetary commitments purpose to mitigate the consequences of the US authorities’s short-term pause on support, making certain that Nigeria’s HIV response stays uninterrupted.

Whereas acknowledging the long-standing partnership with the US authorities, the Nigerian authorities views this as a possibility to strengthen native useful resource mobilisation and improve the sustainability of HIV programmes.

“There isn’t a scarcity of medicine and consumables, and no quick cease of providers for HIV remedy, testing, and prevention in Nigeria. Our remedy facilities and pharmacies will proceed to have ample antiretroviral medication, making certain uninterrupted entry to care,” she assured Nigerians.

NACA reaffirmed its dedication to the combat towards HIV/AIDS, promising continued entry to high quality prevention, remedy, and care providers for all Nigerians.