In Nigeria, over 1.8 million people live with HIV, and 39% of them are not receiving treatment. USAID funding gaps have placed thousands at risk of losing access to life-saving drugs, testing, and counseling. Without timely support, treatment interruptions can lead to drug resistance, health decline, and new infections. This project will provide immediate HIV care, medication supply, and community testing to prevent treatment gaps and protect lives.
Nigeria has one of the highest HIV burdens worldwide. Nearly 1 in 40 adults lives with HIV, and many rely on donor-funded programs for survival. With USAID pulling back support, patients face treatment gaps, fewer testing options, and weak community-level prevention. For those already struggling with poverty, interruptions in care mean worsening illness, drug resistance, and risk of spreading HIV. The situation is urgent and cannot be left unattended.
This project will cover gaps left by USAID's withdrawal by providing HIV testing, counseling, drug supplies, and patient follow-up in underserved communities. Local health workers will deliver antiretroviral drugs to patients who cannot reach clinics, while testing services will continue in high-prevalence areas. By keeping treatment consistent, patients stay healthy, drug resistance is reduced, and new infections are prevented.
Sustaining HIV treatment and prevention programs prevents treatment interruptions that lead to avoidable illness and loss of life. With continued access to drugs and testing, people living with HIV can lead stable lives, protect their families, and reduce the spread of the virus. This project will keep care running during funding gaps, laying a foundation for stronger community-based HIV response beyond donor cycles.
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