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Nigerian government agency responsible for HIV/AIDS control
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| Formation | 2000 |
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| Founder | Nigerian Federal Government |
| Type | Government Agency |
| Legal status | Active |
| Purpose | To coordinate and control HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, and care across Nigeria |
| Headquarters | Abuja, Nigeria |
| Region served | Nigeria |
| Membership | Government institutions, NGOs, health agencies |
| Main organ | Board of Directors |
| Parent organization | Government of Nigeria |
| Website | (http://www.naca.gov.ng) |
The National Agency for the Control of AIDS or (NACA), established in 2000, is Nigeria’s primary body responsible for coordinating the national response to HIV/AIDS. It works to reduce HIV-related morbidity and mortality through strategic planning, policy formulation, advocacy, research, and effective implementation of interventions across the country.
History
The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) was established in February 2000 as the National Action Committee on AIDS (NACA) to coordinate Nigeria's response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. In May 2007, it was transformed into an agency by an enabling act. NACA operates under the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria, which came into force on May 29, 1999. Its primary purpose is to coordinate and control HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, and care across Nigeria. NACA's mandates include planning and coordinating activities of various sectors in the National Response Strategic Framework, facilitating engagement of all tiers of government and sectors on HIV/AIDS issues, advocating for the mainstreaming of HIV/AIDS interventions into all societal sectors, formulating policies and guidelines on HIV/AIDS, and supporting HIV/AIDS research in the country.
Jurisdiction
NACA's jurisdiction encompasses the entire country, overseeing HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, and care initiatives across all states and regions. Its mandates include planning and coordinating activities of various sectors in the National Response Strategic Framework, facilitating engagement of all tiers of government and sectors on HIV/AIDS issues, advocating for the mainstreaming of HIV/AIDS interventions into all societal sectors, formulating policies and guidelines on HIV/AIDS, and supporting HIV/AIDS research in the country.
Affiliations
The agency collaborates with several local and international bodies in its efforts to combat HIV/AIDS in Nigeria. These include the World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), and the Nigerian Ministry of Health. Additionally, NACA works with NGOs, civil society organizations, and global health funding agencies to implement HIV/AIDS programs and policies across the country.
See also
- Federal Ministry of Health
- World Health Organization
- Federal Government of Nigeria
- House Committee on Health (Nigeria)
References
- Yatai, Philips (2024-12-24). "World AIDS Day: FCT places 61,384 people, children on treatment". Nigeria News Agency. Nigeria News Agency. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
- Beloved, John (2024-03-02). "NACA set to hold Nigeria HIV prevention conference". Premium Times. Premium Times. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
- US, Mission Nigeria (2024-12-04). "Remarks by Ambassador Leonard During the World AIDS Day Event". Us Embassy in Nigeria. Us Embassy in Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
- Adejoro, Lara (2024-07-22). "NACA, N'Assembly, others commit to fight HIV/AIDS beyond 2030". Punch Nigeria. Punch Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-01-08.