Nigeria Allocates N700bn to Combat HIV, Tuberculosis, Malaria, and Immunisation Amid Global Funding Cuts and Calls for Stronger Domestic Investment
ABUJA – The Federal Government has allocated N700 billion to combat HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, and immunisation, according to Dr. Amobi Ogah, Chairman of the House Committee on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria.
Speaking at the 2025 Pre-World Tuberculosis Day press conference in Abuja, Dr. Ogah commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration for the substantial investment, particularly following the withdrawal of financial support from the United States for these health interventions in Nigeria.
World Tuberculosis Day, observed annually on March 24, aims to raise awareness and mobilise action against tuberculosis, a highly infectious airborne disease. Nigeria has the highest tuberculosis burden in Africa and ranks sixth globally, with 467,000 cases recorded in 2023, according to the World Health Organization’s Global Tuberculosis Report.
Dr. Ogah assured that the House Committee on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis,and Malaria Control will advocate for increased global tuberculosis funding and ensure transparency and accountability in the disbursement of the allocated funds. He also revealed plans to introduce a law protecting tuberculosis patients from discrimination and stigma.
Meanwhile, Dr. Queen Ogbuji-Ladipo, Acting Board Chair of Stop Tuberculosis Partnership Nigeria, stressed that despite advances in diagnostics, treatment, and prevention, tuberculosis remains a significant public health threat. She called for stronger domestic investments and policy reforms to enhance tuberculosis control efforts.
Dr. Godwin Ntadom, Director of Public Health at the Federal Ministry of Health, highlighted progress in tuberculosis case detection and treatment coverage, but warned that undiagnosed cases continue to fuel transmission. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to achieving the World Health Organization’s End Tuberculosis targets through expanded screening, diagnosis, treatment, and community engagement initiatives.
With declining donor support, stakeholders are urging greater domestic funding and stronger policies to sustain the fight against tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, and malaria in Nigeria.
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