08/06/2026
FORMAL UNVEILING AND DISSEMINATION OF THE AKS HIV STRATEGIC PLAN
The Akwa Ibom State Agency for the Control of AIDS (AKSACA), in collaboration with the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) and the State Ministry of Health, convened a one-day stakeholders' meeting to disseminate the Akwa Ibom State HIV/AIDS Strategic Plan (AKSSP) 2025–2027. The meeting brought together government officials, development partners, implementing partners, civil society organizations, community representatives, and networks to strengthen collaboration towards ending HIV as a public health threat by 2030.
In his opening remarks, the Hon. Commissioner for Health Dr Ekem Emmanuel John, represented by the Chairman of the Akwa Ibom State Health Insurance Agency, Dr. Edikan Ekwere, stated that the meeting was strategic and a reaffirmation of the government's resolve under the leadership of Governor Umo Bassey Eno PhD., to confront HIV with renewed urgency and structured accountability. He added that the event reflects a deliberate shift from fragmented interventions into a coordinated, data-driven, and result-oriented framework that aligns both national priorities and global targets stored ending HIV as a public health threat.
He reiterated that while significant progress has been made in prevention, testing and treatment, HIV burden is still a public health concern that demands sustained political will, stronger systems, smarter investment, resources mobilization and thus, the need for proper follow up and implementation of the state strategic plan.
He re-affirmed that the Ministry of Health and all its agencies remain committed to integrating services within a stronger, more inclusive health system that guarantees equity, sustainability, and uninterrupted care for those in need. He urged every stakeholder to work together for sustainability and proper implementation of the plan
AKSACA Media Unit
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