The Federal Government announced on Monday that People Living with HIV/AIDS will now have access to free annual liver and kidney function tests through expanded health insurance coverage.
The announcement was made by the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, during the 2025 World AIDS Day commemoration in Abuja, organised by the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) and its partners. This year’s theme was “Overcoming disruption: Sustaining Nigeria’s HIV response.”
World AIDS Day, observed annually on December 1, serves to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS, promote global solidarity, and review progress in the fight against the epidemic. It also reinforces commitment to eliminating HIV and ensuring treatment access for all affected individuals.
Speaking at the event, Salako said, “We are beginning to provide people living with HIV/AIDS with access to annual liver and kidney function tests through expanded health insurance coverage.”
