NATIONAL HIV AND AIDS STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK 2017 -2021

Abstract

Nigeria has the second highest burden of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection in the world, with about 3.6 million people infected. Nigeria contributed 9% of the people living with HIV, 10% of new HIV infections, and 14% of HIV-related deaths in the world in 2013. To address her high HIV burden, Nigeria needs to institute a sustained and effective national response to prevent new infections and ensure the health and well-being of those infected and affected by HIV. The National HIV/AIDS Strategic Framework and Plan provides the backbone of such national response; serving as a crucial platform for uniting stakeholders towards achieving the national HIV control goals, and providing tools for mobilizing the required resources to that end. The National HIV and AIDS Strategic Framework (NSF) 2017-2021 succeeds the National HIV and AIDS Strategic Framework 2010-2015 and the National HIV and AIDS Strategic Plan 2010- 2015. This NSF was developed through a highly participatory and consultative process that involved a wide cross-section of stakeholders.