Epidemiological estimates shows that 140,000 children under 14 are living with HIV as of 2023, with 22,000 new infections and 15,000 AIDS-related deaths in children.
An estimated $8bn is required annually for Nigeria to sustain its fight against the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
The conference, participants will explore a spectrum of innovative approaches and engagement strategies, with a particular emphasis on the transformative role young people can play in driving change.
The Nigerian government initiates a transformative phase, harnessing the $933 million Global Fund grant to fortify health systems and combat HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria from 2024 to 2026.
Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, reaffirmed the administration’s dedication to boost health financing and industry, drawing support from global health partners.
Emphasized the importance of state government actors taking ownership to address donor fatigue and better prepare for pandemic responses.
PEPFAR’s commitment to achieve Abuja Declaration goals in Nigeria by 2030 with 95% of infected persons knowing their status and receiving treatment.
The US CDC revealed that Nigeria currently accounts for 30 per cent of all cases of Mother-to-child-tramsmission (MTCT) of HIV globally. Says there is an urgent need to ensure that no child dies from diseases that are vaccine preventable and/or treatable.