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FEC Approves ₦‎4.8 Billion For HIV Treatment Amid US Policy Shift by Mynd44: 12:20pm On Feb 04
Nigeria's fight against HIV/AIDS has been significantly aided by international donors, particularly PEPFAR

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a N4.8 billion fund for the procurement of 150,000 HIV treatment packs, ensuring continuous care for those living with the virus.

This decision, announced after the FEC meeting on Monday, is part of the government’s efforts to strengthen domestic funding for HIV treatment.

It comes amid concerns over the potential impact of recent US policy shifts on the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), which has been a major source of HIV funding in Nigeria.

Speaking on the approval, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, emphasised the importance of sustaining HIV treatment efforts, particularly as international aid dynamics shift.


Mr Pate noted that while global partners have played a crucial role in providing treatment support, the federal government is now taking deliberate steps to invest in life-saving interventions for People Living with HIV (PLHIV) in Nigeria.

“This is an important signal that the federal government is committed to ensuring that life-saving treatments remain accessible, despite the changing dynamics in external support,” Mr Pate said.

Funding concerns
Nigeria’s fight against HIV/AIDS has been significantly aided by international donors, particularly PEPFAR, which has provided billions of dollars in funding over the past two decades.

PEPFAR, which provides HIV treatment to over 20.6 million people worldwide, faced a temporary funding suspension due to President Donald Trump’s executive order on foreign aid.

The order halted many overseas assistance programmes, putting millions at risk.

However, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently granted an “emergency humanitarian waiver,” allowing PEPFAR to resume operations in 55 countries, including Nigeria.

In response to these uncertainties, Mr Pate reassured stakeholders that the Nigerian government is proactively developing a transition and sustainability plan to address potential funding shortfalls.

Reliance on foreign aid
Mr Pate disclosed that the FEC discussed the implications of US policy changes on health programmes, particularly those addressing HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria.

“In light of the US government’s ongoing 90-day review of its development assistance policies, we have set up a committee comprising the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Environment, and the Governors’ Forum to develop a transition and sustainability plan,” he said.

“This is to ensure that Nigerians receiving treatment do not face disruptions.”

The committee’s mandate is to assess the implications of the US policy shift and devise strategies to ensure the continuity of critical health programmes.

Mr Pate further acknowledged the significant contributions made by the US over the past two decades but stressed that Nigeria is preparing to reduce its reliance on foreign aid.

“While we greatly appreciate the contributions of the US government over the last 20 years and look forward to continued collaboration, Nigeria under President Bola Tinubu is focused on transforming the health sector through national systems and domestic financing,” he said.

He said the goal is to ensure that no patient currently receiving treatment is left without care.
https://www.premiumtimesng.com/health/771590-fec-approves-n4-8bn-for-hiv-treatment-amid-us-policy-shift.html

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Re: FEC Approves ₦‎4.8 Billion For HIV Treatment Amid US Policy Shift by PresidObi: 12:22pm On Feb 04
Money don enter bush. Whenever I hear the government approve money for anything, we already know it's a settlement for one politician who will use it to win his part of the polling booths.

In the end, one single HIV positive person may not benefit from this money they are going to share.

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Re: FEC Approves ₦‎4.8 Billion For HIV Treatment Amid US Policy Shift by EXOUSIAng: 12:30pm On Feb 04
Good.

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Re: FEC Approves ₦‎4.8 Billion For HIV Treatment Amid US Policy Shift by xpressionx(m): 12:30pm On Feb 04
Very soon they will start looking for loan to cover the cost.

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Re: FEC Approves ₦‎4.8 Billion For HIV Treatment Amid US Policy Shift by GeneralPula: 12:31pm On Feb 04
PresidObi:
Money don enter bush. Whenever I hear the government approve money for anything, we already know it's a settlement for one politician who will use it to win his part of the polling booths.

In the end, one single HIV positive person may not benefit from this money they are going to share.
Have you ever visited HIV patients before saying this?

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Re: FEC Approves ₦‎4.8 Billion For HIV Treatment Amid US Policy Shift by Gotocourt: 12:31pm On Feb 04
MMM MONEY must be made shocked

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Re: FEC Approves ₦‎4.8 Billion For HIV Treatment Amid US Policy Shift by Konjiboii: 12:31pm On Feb 04
lol David is onto something, there’s fire on the mountain and this one’s want to hide their yansh.
Re: FEC Approves ₦‎4.8 Billion For HIV Treatment Amid US Policy Shift by Metu2016: 12:31pm On Feb 04
Another wasted Nigeria fund. Because the money will be given to one top politician.

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Re: FEC Approves ₦‎4.8 Billion For HIV Treatment Amid US Policy Shift by frog12: 12:31pm On Feb 04
america should cancel all those aid to the shithole countries. they have been funding hiv for years and people still don't learn.

hiv money na private pockets e dey go. grin grin grin

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Re: FEC Approves ₦‎4.8 Billion For HIV Treatment Amid US Policy Shift by NastiLord: 12:31pm On Feb 04
Trump don open super highway for looting in Nigeria grin grin grin grin

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Re: FEC Approves ₦‎4.8 Billion For HIV Treatment Amid US Policy Shift by Wealthoptulent(m): 12:31pm On Feb 04
Mynd44:
Nigeria's fight against HIV/AIDS has been significantly aided by international donors, particularly PEPFAR

https://www.premiumtimesng.com/health/771590-fec-approves-n4-8bn-for-hiv-treatment-amid-us-policy-shift.html
Trump never wake today

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Re: FEC Approves ₦‎4.8 Billion For HIV Treatment Amid US Policy Shift by bewisemasses: 12:31pm On Feb 04
Good for U. S. A. Bad for d world. Going for international trips begging for aids for us d giant of Africa is demeaning. Its a type of slavery but our leaders don't care as long as they live in stupendous wealth.
Only poor countries with no mineral resources shud be given foreign aid. Nigeria is rich in mineral resources but poor in sense

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Re: FEC Approves ₦‎4.8 Billion For HIV Treatment Amid US Policy Shift by RHINO123: 12:32pm On Feb 04
awesome

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Re: FEC Approves ₦‎4.8 Billion For HIV Treatment Amid US Policy Shift by galserv: 12:32pm On Feb 04
Good
Re: FEC Approves ₦‎4.8 Billion For HIV Treatment Amid US Policy Shift by CalabarPikin: 12:32pm On Feb 04
Good move
But criminals in government can never allow this fund get to the root or used for the good of the people.

My guy working with one of this NGOs just lost his job few days ago
Re: FEC Approves ₦‎4.8 Billion For HIV Treatment Amid US Policy Shift by INTEGRITYA1(m): 12:33pm On Feb 04
Good

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Re: FEC Approves ₦‎4.8 Billion For HIV Treatment Amid US Policy Shift by Skillsnigeria: 12:33pm On Feb 04
Okay
Re: FEC Approves ₦‎4.8 Billion For HIV Treatment Amid US Policy Shift by frog12: 12:34pm On Feb 04
how? dem dey loot america money. na idiots dey get hiv. people that go meet prostitutes. you wan waste money on them

NastiLord:
Trump don open super highway for looting in Nigeria grin grin grin grin
Re: FEC Approves ₦‎4.8 Billion For HIV Treatment Amid US Policy Shift by yesloaded: 12:34pm On Feb 04
Let there be massive awareness about how to avoid contracting HIV

Hiv is preventable

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Re: FEC Approves ₦‎4.8 Billion For HIV Treatment Amid US Policy Shift by HydraFeeds(m): 12:36pm On Feb 04
Good for the country ,glad Shettima shares the same sentiment that he doesn't believe in AID . AID is like Trojan horse.

Dariye:
I am tempted to say "What an amazing speedy reaction to the development" but we all know that is not the case. Infact Trump already reversed the decision to halt the funding but trust these people, the money allocated will still be released for a use already being catered for.
My kontri!

Even if Trump reverse his decision,the best thing is for Nigeria to reject it ,that's the best way to remove western fangs from the system.

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Re: FEC Approves ₦‎4.8 Billion For HIV Treatment Amid US Policy Shift by Benmsu: 12:36pm On Feb 04
Very soon now you will be seeing ARV drugs in the black market and pharmacies all over Nigeria

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Re: FEC Approves ₦‎4.8 Billion For HIV Treatment Amid US Policy Shift by Dariye(m): 12:37pm On Feb 04
I am tempted to say "What an amazing speedy reaction to the development" but we all know that is not the case. Infact Trump already reversed the decision to halt the funding but trust these people, the money allocated will still be released for a use already being catered for.
My kontri!
Re: FEC Approves ₦‎4.8 Billion For HIV Treatment Amid US Policy Shift by jaxxy(m): 12:38pm On Feb 04
if they like let them not approve it and see the repercussions. undecided
Re: FEC Approves ₦‎4.8 Billion For HIV Treatment Amid US Policy Shift by Parydelegate: 12:38pm On Feb 04
Nigeria was join the trade war with US?
Re: FEC Approves ₦‎4.8 Billion For HIV Treatment Amid US Policy Shift by free2ryhme: 12:39pm On Feb 04
Mynd44:
Nigeria's fight against HIV/AIDS has been significantly aided by international donors, particularly PEPFAR

https://www.premiumtimesng.com/health/771590-fec-approves-n4-8bn-for-hiv-treatment-amid-us-policy-shift.html

Looks like reality just hit—no more free money from Trump's U.S.! Nigeria is finally stepping up with ₦4.8 billion for HIV treatment, knowing that foreign aid isn’t guaranteed forever. After years of relying on PEPFAR funding, the government is now scrambling to keep treatments going. About time they started taking responsibility!

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Re: FEC Approves ₦‎4.8 Billion For HIV Treatment Amid US Policy Shift by Sonofgod1990: 12:43pm On Feb 04
So people still have hiv in dis country and I just finished nakin raw oo
Re: FEC Approves ₦‎4.8 Billion For HIV Treatment Amid US Policy Shift by treatise: 12:44pm On Feb 04
Mynd44:
Nigeria's fight against HIV/AIDS has been significantly aided by international donors, particularly PEPFAR

https://www.premiumtimesng.com/health/771590-fec-approves-n4-8bn-for-hiv-treatment-amid-us-policy-shift.html
This is proactive of this government. Kudos!

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Re: FEC Approves ₦‎4.8 Billion For HIV Treatment Amid US Policy Shift by PDPdestroyer(m): 12:47pm On Feb 04
David HindeyMumu and his dumb followers will not like this at all grin

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Re: FEC Approves ₦‎4.8 Billion For HIV Treatment Amid US Policy Shift by givedemwotowoto: 12:49pm On Feb 04
Good! Time to pay our own bills.
Re: FEC Approves ₦‎4.8 Billion For HIV Treatment Amid US Policy Shift by marlow1962(m): 12:59pm On Feb 04
Make una no loot am o, if una loot am everybody go collect, even u were be politician.
Re: FEC Approves ₦‎4.8 Billion For HIV Treatment Amid US Policy Shift by tiger28: 1:04pm On Feb 04
PresidObi:
Money don enter bush. Whenever I hear the government approve money for anything, we already know it's a settlement for one politician who will use it to win his part of the polling booths.

In the end, one single HIV positive person may not benefit from this money they are going to share.

ILLITERATE!!!!!!!

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Re: FEC Approves ₦‎4.8 Billion For HIV Treatment Amid US Policy Shift by Creditalerts: 1:19pm On Feb 04
Tinubu on this u have done well kudos

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