The Federal Government Council (FEC) has accredited a N4.8 billion funding package deal to maintain HIV remedy packages throughout Nigeria.
Coordinating Minister of Well being and Social Welfare Muhammad Ali Pate made the announcement on Monday, following an FEC assembly presided over by President Bola Tinubu on the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
The accredited funds will cowl the procurement of 150,000 remedy packs for HIV sufferers over the following 4 months. This transfer, in accordance with Pate, displays the federal government’s dedication to safeguarding the well being of weak populations, regardless of the challenges posed by shifting worldwide help.
“The Presidential Therapy Programme for HIV sufferers has been accredited, with a complete of N4.8 billion allotted for the procurement of 150,000 remedy packs over 4 months.
“This is a vital sign that the federal authorities is dedicated to making sure that life-saving therapies stay accessible, regardless of the altering dynamics in exterior help,” Pate acknowledged.
The minister acknowledged the contributions made by the U.S. over the previous twenty years however harassed that Nigeria is making ready to scale back its reliance on overseas help.
“Whereas we significantly respect the contributions of the U.S. authorities over the past 20 years and sit up for continued collaboration, Nigeria beneath President Bola Tinubu is concentrated on remodeling the well being sector by means of nationwide methods and home financing.
“Our objective is to make sure that no affected person at present receiving remedy is left with out care,” he mentioned.
Mr Pate additionally introduced the institution of a committee tasked with creating a transition and sustainability plan for the continuity of crucial well being packages. The committee will embody representatives from numerous ministries and the Nigeria Governors’ Discussion board.