Nigeria : pénurie de traitements VIH à l’est après le gel de l’aide américaine

US aid freeze cripples HIV treatment access in eastern Nigeria, leaving volunteers to fill the gap in Benue State. | Contesto: cronaca

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• Nigeria : pénurie de traitements VIH à l’est après le gel de l’aide américaine

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Patients living with HIV in eastern Nigeria are facing increasing difficulty accessing life-saving antiretroviral treatments following a freeze on a portion of American aid, a crisis that is particularly acute in Benue State, one of the hardest-hit regions. The suspension of funding has abruptly disrupted the supply chain for antiretroviral drugs, which are essential for millions of patients to manage the virus and prevent its transmission. In Benue State, local volunteers have stepped in to try to bridge the gap left by the halted assistance, distributing remaining stocks and offering counseling to panicked patients who fear their treatment will run out. The aid freeze, part of a broader review of foreign assistance by the United States, has had an immediate and severe impact on Nigeria's HIV response, which has long relied on American support through programs like the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). Nigeria has one of the largest HIV epidemics in the world, with an estimated 1.8 million people living with the virus, and the U.S. has been a major donor providing drugs, testing kits, and healthcare infrastructure. Health workers in Benue State report that clinics have begun turning away new patients and that existing patients are being given reduced supplies to stretch limited inventories. The disruption threatens to reverse years of progress in controlling the epidemic, as interrupted treatment can lead to drug resistance, increased viral loads, and higher transmission rates. Volunteer groups, often operating with minimal resources, are now the primary lifeline for many patients. They are organizing community-based distribution points, using personal funds to transport medications, and working to reassure patients that treatment will continue despite the uncertainty. However, these efforts are unsustainable without a long-term resumption of funding. The Nigerian government has acknowledged the crisis but has not yet announced a concrete plan to replace the lost American aid. The situation has sparked concern among international health organizations, which warn that a prolonged freeze could lead to a resurgence of HIV-related deaths and new...

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