Health
Nigeria Govt Allocates N700bn to Fight HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria, Others
- The Federal Government has earmarked N700 billion to combat HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, malaria, and immunisation.
- The House Committee on HIV/AIDS, TB, and Malaria pledges oversight to ensure transparency and proper fund utilization.
- Nigeria remains the country with the highest TB burden in Africa, with over 467,000 cases recorded in 2023.
The Federal Government has allocated N700 billion to the fight against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis (TB), malaria, and immunisation, according to the Chairman of the House Committee on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria, Dr. Amobi Ogah.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that speaking at the 2025 Pre-World TB Day press conference in Abuja on Tuesday, Ogah commended President Bola Tinubu’s administration for prioritising healthcare funding, emphasizing that the funds will help strengthen efforts to combat these diseases.
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World TB Day, observed annually on March 24, aims to raise awareness about tuberculosis and mobilize resources for its eradication. The 2025 theme, “Yes! We Can End TB: Commit, Invest, and Deliver”, underscores the need for sustained commitment and investment.
Nigeria has one of the highest TB burdens globally, ranking sixth in the world and first in Africa, according to the 2024 WHO Global TB Report. The country recorded 467,000 TB cases in 2023, with many cases still undiagnosed or untreated.
Ogah highlighted that the allocation follows the withdrawal of U.S. financial support for Nigeria’s HIV/AIDS, TB, and malaria programs. He assured that the House Committee on HIV/AIDS, TB, and Malaria would continue legislative oversight to ensure accountability, transparency, and proper disbursement of funds.
Additionally, the committee is advocating for an increase in the Global Fund’s TB funding allocation from 18% to 30% and pushing for legislation to protect TB patients from stigma and discrimination.
Dr. Queen Ogbuji-Ladipo, Acting Board Chair of Stop TB Partnership Nigeria, reaffirmed the possibility of eliminating TB through high-level advocacy, collaboration, policy reforms, and increased domestic funding. She urged Nigerians to amplify their voices in support of TB prevention, detection, and treatment efforts.
Dr. Godwin Ntadom, Director of Public Health at the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, noted that Nigeria achieved its highest-ever TB notification rate in 2024, diagnosing over 400,000 cases out of an estimated 506,000 infections. While the country has made progress, he warned that missing TB cases remain a major challenge, contributing to ongoing transmission.
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The Federal Government remains committed to achieving WHO’s End TB targets, with intensified efforts to expand screening, diagnosis, treatment, and community engagement.
The government is also working on integrating TB services into reproductive, maternal, and child healthcare programs while leveraging digital health solutions to improve service delivery.
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