NIGERIA TAKES A STAND AGAINST MOTHER-TO-CHILD TRANSMISSION OF HIV

BREAKING THE CYCLE OF TRANSMISSION

Nigeria is on a mission to shatter the devastating cycle of mother-to-child transmission of HIV. The alarming statistics are a wake-up call: 26,000 children newly infected with HIV/AIDS in 2023, and 15,000 young lives lost to HIV-related illnesses. It’s time for a unified approach to combat this epidemic.

THE URGENT NEED FOR COORDINATED EFFORTS

The Director-General of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), Dr. Temitope Ilori, sounded the alarm, emphasizing the need for state governments, local authorities, and relevant agencies to join forces. The enemy is clear: mother-to-child transmission of HIV. The battle plan is to address treatment gaps for pregnant and breastfeeding women living with HIV.

A NEW DAWN

The newly inaugurated PMTCT and Pediatric Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) Acceleration Committee is the game-changer Nigeria needs. This committee will focus on:

BREAKING BARRIERS Improving PMTCT services to prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV.

HEALING THE FUTUREExpanding pediatric HIV care to give children living with HIV a chance to thrive.

PROTECTING THE INNOCENT Reducing new infections in children and enhancing health outcomes for HIV-exposed infants.

A NATION UNITED AGAINST HIV

As Nigeria marches towards an AIDS-free generation by 2030, the message is clear: together, we can break the cycle of mother-to-child transmission of HIV. The PMTCT committee is just the beginning – a symbol of Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to protecting its children and shaping a brighter future.