Nigeria targets increased government financing for NTDs elimination in 2027 budgets

Nigeria’s national and state governments aim to enhance budget allocations for tackling neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in their 2027 budget cycle, as part of the country’s ambition to generate sustainable, country-led funding models for NTD elimination.Following the annual High-Level Meeting on NTDs held in Abuja in late October, the Federal Ministry of Health reported that 23 states created dedicated budget lines for NTDs in 2026.