Nigeria faces a TB funding crisis due to cuts in U.S. aid, necessitating $404 million by 2025. Funding for TB services is critically low, with only $89 million allocated by the Global Fund for 2025 and concerns mounting over treatment shortages. Domestic contributions remain low, emphasizing the need for increased local investment in TB services to counter declining international support.
The U.S. aid cut poses a significant threat to Nigeria’s tuberculosis (TB) treatment, exacerbating the existing funding gap for vital services. Nigeria requires $404 million for TB services by 2025 to maintain adequate case-finding and treatment capabilities. This year, an emerging $5 million gap results from U.S. governmental actions, complicating funding plans.
The ongoing decline in U.S. aid and the significant funding gaps highlight Nigeria’s urgent need for enhanced domestic investment to ensure continued TB treatment and prevention. Increased local funding must be prioritized to address the critical challenges posed by dwindling donor support.
Original Source: leadership.ng
