USAID SPENDS $700 M FIGHTING HIV/AIDS IN NIGERIA

-           The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) said it has invested about $700 million in combating HIV/AIDS in Nigeria.

-          Mr. Michael Harvey, DG of the organization made this disclosure on Wednesday, while on a courtesy visit to the Minister of Budget and National Planning, Sen. Udo Udoma.

-          Harvey added that USAID would support Nigeria in its plan to ensure the production of HIV/Aids drugs in Nigeria.

-          Harvey also enjoined the Nigerian government to increase its counterpart funding, to address the health challenges in the country.

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