NATIONAL HIV AND AIDS STRATEGIC PLAN 2017-2021

A Plan sets strategic priorities and targets for Nigeria's HIV prevention, treatment, care, and support from 2017 to 2021. It targets federal and state HIV programme implementers, international donors, civil society organizations, and healthcare providers. This aims to expand treatment coverage and accelerate progress towards ending AIDS.

What Is This Policy?

Nigeria's five-year national plan (2017-2021) setting strategic priorities, targets, and resource requirements for Nigeria's HIV prevention, treatment, care, and support response.

Who Does It Target?

Federal and state HIV programme implementers PEPFAR, Global Fund, and other international donors Civil society and key population organisations Healthcare providers across the health system

What Does It Aim to Achieve?

Accelerate Nigeria's progress towards ending AIDS by significantly expanding treatment coverage, strengthening prevention, protecting key populations, and improving programme efficiency.

Key Features

Treatment Scale-Up: Set targets for reaching 90% of PLHIV with diagnosis, treatment, and viral suppression (90-90-90). Prevention: Prioritised evidence-based HIV prevention for key populations and adolescents. Key Populations: Explicitly addressed the needs of female sex workers, men who have sex with men, and people who inject drugs. Health Systems: Targeted strengthening of health systems to deliver sustainable HIV services.

Current Status

Rollout Stage: Completed — succeeded by NSP 2021-2025 Coverage: Nationwide HIV response 2017-2021 Beneficiaries: All Nigerians; particularly PLHIV and key populations Funding: PEPFAR; Global Fund; Federal Government; state governments

How to Access

Historical reference — access at NACA website Current plan: National HIV/AIDS Strategic Plan 2021-2025 Application method: Access at https://www.naca.gov.ng

Important Terms

Nigeria made significant progress on 90-90-90 targets under this plan The plan explicitly included key populations for the first time in national HIV planning Success required sustained international financing alongside growing domestic resources

Impact & Metrics

ART coverage increased from approximately 30% to over 60% of eligible PLHIV during the plan period.

Official Resources

Website: https://www.naca.gov.ng Contact: National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA)

Legal Framework

The National HIV and AIDS Strategic Plan 2017–2021 operates under the NACA Act, the HIV and AIDS (Anti-Discrimination) Act 2014, and the National Health Act 2014. It aligns with the UNAIDS 90-90-90 targets, the Declaration of Commitment on HIV/AIDS, the Global Fund Grant Framework, PEPFAR Country Operational Plan requirements, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 3.3 on HIV/AIDS).