By
MR. S. A. ILEUMA
National Planning
Commission
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INTRODUCTI
ON
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SITUATION
ANALYSIS
- Prevalence of HIV/AIDS was discovered in 1986.
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[The prevalence rate of AIDS infection which stood at 5.8% in 2001, dropped to
5.0% in 2003 and to 4.4% in 2005.]
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NATIONAL ECONOMIC
EMPOWERMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
STRATEGY (NEEDS)
2003 - 2007 PROJECTED HIV
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GOVERNMENT EFFORTS AT
REDUCING
HIV/AIDS IN THE COUNTRY
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GOVERNMENT INSTITUTIONS
RESPONSIBLE FOR HIV CONTROL
IN NIGERIA
NACA National Agency for the Control of AIDS
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ROLES OF NACA
It also focuses on the treatment and care for people living with
HIV/AIDS. This is a top priority to Nigeria Government.
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The Role of NACA [Cont’d.]
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KEY ISSUES AND
CHALLENGES
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VISION
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POLICY
THRUST
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GOVERNMENT POLICY UNDER THE
NEEDS-2 PROGRAMME
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