Ogun’s Economic Strain Forces HIV, TB and Malaria Patients to Abandon Treatment

Civil society groups have warned that rising transport costs and deepening poverty in Ogun State are forcing HIV, TB and malaria patients to skip life-saving treatment. Despite free or subsidised medication under government and partner programmes, many cannot afford repeated clinic visits. ACOMIN’s recent Community-Led Monitoring reveals that patients are missing appointments as transport fares eat into limited incomes. Daily wage earners often choose feeding their families over attending clinics, risking treatment interruptions and potential drug resistance. The group also reported understaffing at primary healthcare centres, equipment shortages and weak referral systems. These gaps lead to long waits, delayed diagnoses and poorer quality of care for those in need. ACOMIN is calling on government agencies, development partners and private sector stakeholders to boost staffing, ensure uninterrupted medical supplies and diagnostic tools, strengthen referral networks, and ease the financial burden on vulnerable patients.

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