FG Pledges $346 Million to Strengthen HIV, TB and Malaria Response in 2026
The Federal Government has approved $346 million in co-financing for HIV, tuberculosis and malaria programmes next year. Health Minister Muhammad Ali Pate announced the funding during the national launch of Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable for HIV prevention, in Abuja. President Tinubu has endorsed the allocation for the 2026 budget. The funds will cover medical supplies, lab surveillance, reagents, primary healthcare expansion and financial protection for citizens. By 2030, Nigeria aims to fund its priority health programmes primarily from domestic resources. Minister of State Iziaq Salako reported that 93% of people living with HIV know their status, 99% of diagnosed patients receive treatment and 95% of those on treatment have achieved viral suppression. He also highlighted that mother-to-child transmission prevention rose from 33% in 2023 to 70% in 2025. The rollout of Lenacapavir, administered twice yearly, has begun in several states but is not yet approved for pregnant women due to safety data limitations.
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