NACA is set to host the 7th National Council on AIDS to boost Nigeria’s HIV sustainability plans.
The summit will address donor shifts, policy reforms, and strategies for resilient healthcare systems.
The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has announced that it will convene the seventh edition of the National Council on AIDS (NCA), with a focus on sustaining Nigeria’s HIV response amid changing global funding trends.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday by Dr. Daniel Ndukwe, Chairman of the Planning Committee. The event, scheduled to take place in Lagos, is being organized in collaboration with the Lagos State Agency for the Control of AIDS.
Themed “Advancing National HIV Sustainability Agenda in the Changing Global Policy on Aid,” the gathering will bring together key stakeholders from various ministries, civil society organizations, development agencies, and communities affected by HIV.
The National Council on AIDS, established under the NACA Act of 2006, serves as Nigeria’s top coordinating body for multi-sectoral HIV responses. The upcoming meeting will assess progress made so far and outline a strategic path forward for HIV prevention, care, and treatment in the country.
Dr. Temitope Ilori, Director-General of NACA and Chair of the Council, emphasized the need for Nigeria to remain proactive as global donor support becomes less predictable.
“With shifting donor priorities, Nigeria must take decisive action to ensure that HIV services remain resilient and widely accessible. This Council offers us a platform to align and shape the future of our national response,” Ilori stated.
The event will feature three main discussion tracks:
- Advancing national HIV sustainability amid evolving international aid policies;
- Promoting multi-sectoral collaboration on HIV and related health issues; and
- Reinforcing sub-national structures and health systems for better sustainability and service delivery.
Also on the agenda is a review of the twelve resolutions adopted during the sixth Council meeting, as well as a call for stakeholders to submit policy proposals and implementation recommendations.
This year’s session is expected to serve as a collaborative platform that integrates efforts across other critical health areas including tuberculosis, malaria, reproductive health, and broader system-wide health reforms.
