Nigeria is committed to ending HIV/AIDS as a public health threat by 2030, with significant progress made in prevention, treatment, and care. The country has achieved two of the three global 95-95-95 targets, with 87% of people living with HIV knowing their status, 98% receiving treatment, and 95% achieving viral suppression.
Key Achievements:
– Reduced Mother-to-Child Transmission: Rates have decreased from 20% to 5% due to expanded prevention programs.
– Increased Treatment Access: Over 1.9 million Nigerians are on antiretroviral therapy.
– Domestic Resource Mobilization: Several states have increased budget allocations and strengthened HIV Trust Funds .
Challenges Ahead:
– Stigma and Discrimination: Persistent barriers to HIV testing and treatment.
– Funding Uncertainty: Reliance on external funding threatens sustainability.
– Limited Access: Hard-to-reach areas and rural communities need improved services.
The Federal Government has injected $200 million to support HIV programs, and initiatives like the Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) program are being scaled up.
