NIGERIAN GOVERNMENT ALLOCATES $200 MILLION TO OFFSET U.S. HEALTH AID CUTS

In response to the suspension of USAID funding by the U.S. government, Nigerian lawmakers have approved an additional $200 million in the 2025 budget to support the nation’s health sector.

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This move aims to mitigate the impact of reduced aid on critical programs addressing malaria prevention, HIV control, and vaccination efforts. Senator Adeola Olamilekan, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, warned of potential setbacks in combating these diseases due to the funding shortfall.

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The reallocated funds will primarily focus on procuring vaccines and treatments for epidemic-prone diseases. The suspension of U.S. aid also raises concerns about humanitarian assistance in Nigeria’s northeast, where insurgency has displaced millions since 2009.