Over 6.5 million pregnant women in Nigeria are now part of the triple elimination programme, a major step toward safeguarding mothers and newborns from HIV, hepatitis B and syphilis, officials said.
The announcement was made by Tajudeen Ibrahim, Executive Secretary of the Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM) of the Global Fund, during the 14th Ministerial Oversight Committee meeting of the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) in Abuja on Tuesday.
Ibrahim said the milestone reflects strengthened data management, expanded health facility coverage, and targeted nationwide interventions. He highlighted that 99 per cent of pregnant women were tested for HIV in 2025, exceeding the national target of 95 per cent, while partner testing reached 95 per cent.
He also reported 42,000 new HIV infections in 2025 and noted that antiretroviral (ARV) coverage stood at 77 per cent, indicating areas needing further attention. The programme represents Nigeria’s largest effort to prevent mother-to-child transmission of these diseases.
Ibrahim highlighted achievements in tuberculosis (TB) and malaria control, noting that 2.8 million community-based TB cases were detected, over 3,000 treated successfully, and malaria interventions reached 98 per cent of cases in supported facilities.
Digital portable chest X-rays are being used to detect TB and HIV among vulnerable populations.
Despite challenges including staffing shortages, low ARV coverage, and data gaps, Ibrahim said strategic planning, partner coordination, and integrated interventions are driving progress.
“Through coordinated efforts, improved data systems, and quality care initiatives, Nigeria can continue to close gaps in HIV, TB, and malaria programmes and maximise opportunities to save lives”, he concluded.
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