Lagos State Unveils 3-Year HIV Prevention, Treatment Plan

Lagos State has unveiled its 2025-2027 HIV Strategic Plan through which it is seeking to strengthen prevention, testing, treatment and care while addressing gaps in its HIV response ahead of 2027. The Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA), Dr Folakemi Animashaun, who unveiled the plan during its dissemination, said the document would guide the coordination of HIV programmes, resources and partnerships across the state and help stakeholders work towards measurable outcomes. "The Plan provides a clear framework for coordinating HIV programmes, resources and partnerships towards achieving measurable results by 2027," she said. Animashaun said Lagos had recorded progress in HIV prevention, testing, treatment and community-based interventions but noted that significant gaps remained. Follow us on WhatsApp | LinkedIn for the latest headlines She identified reaching underserved populations, expanding prevention and testing, linking people living with HIV to treatment, retaining them in care and achieving viral suppression as areas requiring continued attention. Further, she explained that the dissemination meeting was an opportunity for stakeholders to examine the state's progress and determine where additional efforts were needed. "The dissemination is an opportunity for stakeholders to review progress, identify gaps and refocus collective efforts on achieving the Plan's targets before 2027," Animashaun said. She assured that LSACA would continue to coordinate the state's HIV response, mobilise resources and monitor implementation, while promoting evidence-based decision-making. Animashaun also highlighted the importance of collaboration among government agencies, development partners, civil society organisations, communities and healthcare providers. "Sustained collaboration, adequate resources and effective coordination are critical to achieving a stronger and more sustainable HIV response in Lagos State," she said. In a commendation, she acknowledged the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), government ministries, development partners, civil society organisations, communities and healthcare workers for their continued support for the state's HIV response. The 2025-2027 strategic plan is expected to guide HIV interventions across Lagos State, with emphasis on improving access to prevention, testing, treatment and long-term care for people living with HIV. Get the latest in African news delivered straight to your inbox By submitting above, you agree to our privacy policy . We need to confirm your email address. To complete the process, please follow the instructions in the email we just sent you. There was a problem processing your submission. Please try again later. Read the original article on Vanguard . AllAfrica publishes around 600 reports a day from more than 90 news organizations and over 500 other institutions and individuals , representing a diversity of positions on every topic. We publish news and views ranging from vigorous opponents of governments to government publications and spokespersons. Publishers named above each report are responsible for their own content, which AllAfrica does not have the legal right to edit or correct. Articles and commentaries that identify allAfrica.com as the publisher are produced or commissioned by AllAfrica . To address comments or complaints, please Contact us . AllAfrica is a voice of, by and about Africa - aggregating, producing and distributing 600 news and information items daily from over 90 African news organizations and our own reporters to an African and global public. We operate from Cape Town, Dakar, Abuja, Johannesburg, Nairobi and Washington DC. Get the latest in African news delivered straight to your inbox By submitting above, you agree to our privacy policy . We need to confirm your email address. To complete the process, please follow the instructions in the email we just sent you. There was a problem processing your submissio