Abuja, Nigeria— The Federal Government has successfully scaled up the Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) of HIV and treatment for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) to cover nearly 70 percent of the population across Nigeria in 2025.
This achievement was announced by Dr. Adebobola Bashorun, National Coordinator of the National AIDS and STIs Control Programme (NASCP), during a press briefing ahead of the National HIV Health Sector Symposium themed “Advancing PMTCT and Pediatric Treatment Coverage in Nigeria.”
Dr. Bashorun credited the progress to innovative approaches such as decentralizing HIV treatment services to primary healthcare centers, expanding service points, and adopting Point-of-Care technologies.
He stressed the programme’s focus on vulnerable populations, including children and pregnant women, enhancing their access to PMTCT and pediatric antiretroviral therapy (ART) through partnerships with donors and implementing agencies.
Dr. Chioma Ukanwa, Head of Prevention at NASCP, noted a significant breakthrough was the development of culturally tailored, state-specific implementation plans. These strategies consider Nigeria’s diverse traditions and belief systems, improving outreach to previously underserved communities.
Reaffirming NASCP’s dedication, Dr. Ukanwa emphasized ongoing monitoring and refinement of interventions to sustain and further expand PMTCT services nationwide.
By Taiwo Olatinwo | July 21, 2025
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