NATIONAL HIV/AIDS PREVENTION PLAN 2014-2015
Plan · Human Rights
Policy date: 2014-01-01
A Plan focuses on high-impact HIV prevention interventions for key populations and young people in Nigeria. It targets groups like sex workers, men who have sex with men, people who inject drugs, and prevention partners. The plan seeks to reduce new infections through targeted testing and harm reduction.
NATIONAL HIV/AIDS PREVENTION PLAN 2014-2015
What Is This Policy?
A short-term HIV prevention action plan for 2014-2015 focusing on high-impact prevention interventions for the populations most at risk of HIV acquisition and transmission in Nigeria.
Who Does It Target?
Key populations (FSW, MSM, PWID) as primary prevention targets Young people and adolescents Prevention-focused implementing partners SACAs implementing prevention activities
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Intensify HIV prevention through targeted, evidence-based interventions for key populations and the general population, with the goal of reducing new infections.
Key Features
Key Population Focus: Targeted condom programming, HIV testing, and harm reduction for key populations. PMTCT: Prevention of mother-to-child transmission scale-up to reach all pregnant women. Male Circumcision: Voluntary medical male circumcision scale-up in high-priority states. VMMC: Behaviour change communication and condom promotion for the general population.
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Completed — historical reference Coverage: Nationwide prevention activities 2014-2015 Beneficiaries: Persons at risk of HIV acquisition Funding: PEPFAR; Global Fund
How to Access
Historical reference — access at NACA website Application method: Access at https://www.naca.gov.ng
Official Resources
Website: https://www.naca.gov.ng Contact: National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA)
Legal Framework
The National HIV/AIDS Prevention Plan 2014–2015 operates under the NACA Act, the HIV and AIDS (Anti-Discrimination) Act 2014, and the National Health Act 2014. It aligns with the UNAIDS Prevention Strategy, the Global Fund Grant requirements, PEPFAR Country Operational Plan frameworks, and Nigeria's obligations under the UN Declaration of Commitment on HIV/AIDS and the Abuja Declaration (2001) on HIV/AIDS funding commitments.