The sudden seizure of funds to fight HIV/AIDS following the U.S. recent policy on foreign aid will erode all achievements and put young Nigerians at risk, an expert has said.
A study has linked sexual violence against children to 290,000 deaths worldwide, predominantly from suicide, HIV/AIDS, and type 2 diabetes in 2023.
AHF is the world’s largest non-profit HIV/AIDS healthcare provider.
Mr Pate emphasised the urgency of strengthening local health institutions.
The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS says the world can still end the scourge of HIV and AIDS as a public health threat by 2030.
The commissioner said the state had made significant progress in the fight against HIV/AIDS, but regretted that the burden of the disease was still great.
Ms Ilori also urged the newly formed committee to focus on making Taraba HIV-free.
Ms Ilori said the collaboration with donor partners remained steadfast in providing free and accessible HIV treatment to all who needed it.
Ms Allotey noted that most maternal deaths occurred during or shortly after childbirth.
Chemonics which did not immediately suspect foul play passed all the fraudulent bills to USAID for payment.
