Trump Reverses Executive Order on Ban of Emergency HIV Treatment Funding to Poor Countries
US President Donald Trump has issued an emergency waiver to ensure millions of people in 55 countries continue receiving life-saving HIV treatment.
A call for self-reliance: Why Trump’s HIV funding cut is a wake-up call for Nigeria
Nigeria’s leaders have long prioritised vanity projects over the welfare of their citizens. In 2023 alone, the government allocated billions of naira to luxury items: luxury SUVs for lawmakers, a presidential yacht, and the renovation of official residences.
US Grants Emergency Waiver to Continue HIV Treatment Funding in Nigeria, 54 countries
The United States government has granted an “emergency humanitarian waiver” to ensure continued US-funded HIV treatment in 55 countries, including
Shockwaves as Trump halts HIV funding for Nigeria, other developing countries
The only exceptions are emergency humanitarian assistance and military financing for Israel and Egypt.This is following President Trump’s executive order on foreign aid, which he signed on his first day in office on Monday,
Trump Order Set to Halt Supply of HIV, Malaria Drugs to Poor Countries, Sources Say
The Trump administration has moved to stop the supply of lifesaving drugs for HIV, malaria and tuberculosis, as well as medical supplies for newborn babies, in countries supported by USAID around the globe,
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Malaria, HIV, TB, Lassa Fever Remain Endemic In Nigeria
Investigation conducted by LEADERSHIP Weekend showed that the country is still under the devastating burden of malaria, ...
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Nigeria moves toward local production of HIV drugs, test kits—NACA boss
In a major push to strengthen Nigeria’s fight against HIV/AIDS, the Director-General of the National Agency for the Control ...
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Nigeria-made HIV/AIDS drugs ready in 2025 – NACA
The Director-General of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS, Dr Temitope Ilori, has said plans are ongoing to support the domestic production of HIV commodities such as test kits and ...
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Nigeria to begin production of HIV/AIDS test kits, anti-retroviral drugs
The NACA boss added that other measures included enrolling all individuals in the National Health Insurance Scheme, mobilising resources to states, strengthening advocacy efforts and supporting ...
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Nigeria set to strengthen domestic HIV response amid US funding uncertainty
In Nigeria, PEPFAR remains a major contributor to the treatment of People Living with HIV, covering approximately 90 per cent ...
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US aid freeze threatens 90% HIV treatment coverage in Nigeria – NACA
Nigeria has the highest number of people living with HIV in the West and Central African region. Over the past two decades, ...
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Nigeria set to begin production of HIV test kits, anti-retroviral drugs
Other measures being implemented include enrolling individuals in the National Health Insurance Scheme, mobilising resources for states, enhancing advocacy campaigns, and supporting research into HIV ...
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Nigeria: U.S. HIV/Aids Waiver - Govt Plans Self-Funding Strategy for Nigeria's HIV Response
The federal government has expressed commitment to intensify domestic resource mobilisation strategies towards ownership and sustainability of the HIV response in the country with a view to reducing ...
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Trump Aid Cut: Tinubu Must Act Fast To Avoid HIV Resurgence, Experts Say
They also said the 2025 Budget in the National Assembly should be tweaked to accommodate the vacuum to be created by the funding cut.