United States on Monday denied it has stopped the funding of AIDS treatment in Nigeria.
The U.S Ambassador to Nigeria, James F. Entwistle in Abuja said American government will continue to focus its attention to areas with the greatest HIV burden and will support most effective interventions.
Entwistle, who disclosed this during the 35th World AIDS Day, however tasked Nigerian government to increase its contribution to the partnership.
He said: “Contrary to some recent media reports, the United States is not stopping the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) funding to Nigeria. We do anticipate some reduction in the overall budget. We will continue to focus our services in areas with the greatest HIV burden and will support the most effective interventions.
“Our continued commitment to support the Nigerian government and its people remains strong. Indeed, as we are discussing with the new Nigerian administration, we think it important that the contribution of your government to our joint health partnership increase.”
