The Joint United Nations Programme on AIDS (UNAIDS) has solicited for an increase in annual investments in HIV responses to $29 billion for Nigeria and other low- and middle-income countries to end the HIV epidemic.
This call to action comes from the 2024 Global AIDS Report, which highlights the urgent need for increased funding to combat the HIV/AIDS epidemic effectively.
The report emphasizes that fully funding the HIV response is crucial for achieving the goal of ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030.
Reports show that approximately 1.9 million people in Nigeria are living with HIV.
UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima highlighted that the current funding levels are insufficient to sustain and accelerate progress.
The report identifies that an annual investment of $29 billion is needed to scale up prevention and treatment services, address inequalities, and strengthen health systems.
