NATIONAL AGENCY FOR THE CONTROL OF HIV/AIDS
Act · Governance
An Act establishes the National Agency for the Control of AIDS to coordinate Nigeria's response to the HIV epidemic. It targets people living with HIV, key populations, and all Nigerians for prevention efforts. This aims to reduce new infections and improve health outcomes.
NATIONAL AGENCY FOR THE CONTROL OF HIV/AIDS
What Is This Policy?
The legislation establishing the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) as the lead government body for coordinating Nigeria's multi-sectoral response to the HIV and AIDS epidemic.
Who Does It Target?
People living with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV) Key populations including sex workers and MSM All Nigerians for HIV prevention International donors funding Nigeria's HIV response (US PEPFAR, Global Fund)
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Reduce new HIV infections, improve the quality of life of people living with HIV, and coordinate a comprehensive, evidence-based national HIV response across government and civil society.
Key Features
Coordination Mandate: NACA coordinates HIV activities across all federal ministries, departments, agencies, and international partners. Prevention Programmes: Promotes condom distribution, comprehensive sexuality education, and behaviour change communication. Treatment Access: Coordinates the national HIV treatment programme providing free antiretroviral therapy to over 1.5 million Nigerians. Research and Surveillance: Leads Nigeria's national HIV epidemiological surveillance and operational research.
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Active - NACA fully operational Coverage: Nationwide HIV response Beneficiaries: People living with HIV; all Nigerians through prevention Funding: Federal Government; US PEPFAR; Global Fund; bilateral donors
How to Access
HIV testing is voluntary and confidential; available at PHCs and hospitals nationwide ART is free at government-supported treatment sites Register at a treatment site with a government-issued ID Application method: Access HIV services at any government health facility or NACA-supported partner site.
Impact & Metrics
Nigeria has achieved significant progress on UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets with over 1.5 million Nigerians on antiretroviral therapy.
Official Resources
Website: https://www.naca.gov.ng Contact: National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA)
Legal Framework
Enacted under Section 4 of the 1999 Constitution. Operates alongside the HIV/AIDS Anti-Discrimination Act 2014, the National Health Act 2014, the National Policy on HIV/AIDS, and Nigeria's obligations under the UNAIDS global strategy and the Abuja Declaration on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Other Related Infectious Diseases.