Tuesday, December 2, 2025 - The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has advised the federal government, under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to invest in local production of drugs to tackle the menace of HIV/AIDS.
ACPN noted that this is necessary to reduce dependency on
external donors for HIV/AIDS prevention.
ACPN National Chairman, Pharmacist Ambrose Ezeh, made these
assertions in a statement issued in commemoration of World HIV/AIDS Day.
Ezeh stated that in 2023 alone, Nigeria recorded an
estimated 1,400 new HIV infections.
He explained that the recent cut in funding support from the
United States Government should prompt the Federal Government to take decisive
action to tackle HIV/AIDS in the country.
He warned that the recent reductions in external funding
make strengthened local commitment essential.
Ezeh said: “The recent cut in funding support from the
United States Government should awaken the Federal Government of Nigeria to
take decisive action. The HIV response has historically been characterised by
resilience, rising above challenges through innovation, partnerships, and
persistent advocacy.
“The ACPN chairman issued a direct call for government
investment in local manufacturing of antiretrovirals, diagnostic kits, and
consumables to ensure sustainability, reduce external dependency, and safeguard
uninterrupted service delivery.”
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