Nigeria has successfully enrolled more than 6.5 million pregnant women in its triple elimination programme, a major step toward preventing mother-to-child transmission of HIV, hepatitis B, and syphilis.
The announcement was made by Tajudeen Ibrahim at the 14th Ministerial Oversight Committee meeting of the Basic Health Care Provision Fund on Tuesday in Abuja. The meeting was convened by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare.
Ibrahim highlighted that 99% of pregnant women were tested for HIV in 2025, exceeding the national target of 95%, while parental and partner testing reached 95%. He described the enrollment of over 6.5 million women as the country’s largest effort yet to prevent mother-to-child transmission of these diseases.
Despite progress, Nigeria recorded 42,000 new HIV infections in 2025, with antiretroviral (ARV) coverage at 77%, indicating areas needing intensified interventions. The initiative, along with other innovations, is aimed at transitioning the country from basic to quality care across all levels of the health system.
The country also made significant strides in tuberculosis (TB) and malaria programmes. In 2025, 2.8 million community-based TB cases were detected, with over 3,000 successfully treated. For malaria, 98% of cases detected in supported facilities were treated on time, while 97% received appropriate care, with 8,800 facilities participating in interventions.
Ibrahim noted that improved data management, facility coverage, and strategic planning, supported by a combined $704 million in funding from the Global Fund, contributed to these outcomes. He also highlighted the upgrading of 22 warehouses and deployment of digital portable chest X-rays to strengthen health system capabilities.
“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 said.
