Nigeria’s National AIDS, Viral Hepatitis and STIs Control Programme (NASCP) has unveiled a series of major interventions in the second quarter of 2025 aimed at speeding up the country’s drive to eliminate HIV, viral hepatitis, and other sexually transmitted infections.
Key Actions
Dr. Adebobola Bashorun, Director and National Coordinator of NASCP under the Federal Ministry of Health’s Department of Public Health, said the programme intensified efforts to strengthen health systems and widen access to critical care services.
A major milestone was the Quarterly Expanded National PMTCT Review Meeting, which brought together key stakeholders to assess progress on preventing mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV. The meeting reaffirmed Nigeria’s alignment with the Global Alliance to End AIDS in Children by 2030 and highlighted a strong focus on protecting maternal and child health.
Improving Treatment and Data Systems
NASCP led a National HIV Products Quantification Exercise to evaluate commodity needs and improve procurement and distribution. This step comes as the country prepares to roll out a new first-line HIV treatment with better outcomes for patients.
The programme also finalized a review of national HIV monitoring and evaluation (M\&E) tools, ensuring that data collection and analysis meet international standards and guide evidence-based decision-making.
Wider Health Integration
To boost coordination on viral hepatitis, NASCP held strategic meetings with partners and initiated state-level plans to strengthen responses. It also launched the Advancing Integrated Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) Project, linking HIV services with family planning, maternal health, gender-based violence support, and adolescent health — an approach in line with Universal Health Coverage.
Global Funding and Policy Engagement
NASCP engaged with the Global Fund Country Team to align on grant adjustments and sustain critical HIV programmes despite changing global funding realities.
Dr. Bashorun said these combined efforts show NASCP’s determination to build stronger health systems and deliver inclusive care.
“These efforts reflect NASCP’s commitment to transforming health systems and ensuring no one is left behind,” he said.
“Through strategic partnerships, innovation, and community-driven action, Nigeria is moving closer to epidemic control and a future of equitable, people-centred healthcare.”
