Monrovia, Liberia – National discussion on the HIV Sustainability RoadMap has been initiated by the Government of Liberia via the National ADIS Commission. With regard to the nation’s HIV response, the discussion aims to give a succinct but comprehensive assessment of a variety of important measures and indicators.
Speaker at the Monrovia dialogue on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, National ADIS Commission Chairperson Madam Cecelia J. Nuta stated that the meeting will also assist in creating a document that will outline the sustainability strategy and action plan that will aid the nation in reaching the objectives related to the HIV Sustainability Roadmap in Liberia.
The new HICV infection, in her opinion, will create even more sustainability challenges and drastically raise the countries’ long-term fiscal burden. In addition, she stated, “as the nation works towards achieving universal health coverage and contributing to the global effort to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030.”
Developing a nationally customized sustainability roadmap is a top priority, according to Madam Nuta, in order to help the nation and its allies meet and surpass the 2030 target.
The National AIDS Commission Chairperson clarified that the plan is crucial because it guarantees the ongoing provision of necessary HIV preventive treatment and care services, particularly in light of the fact that the nation’s HIV response is primarily donor-driven.
The roadmap, she continued, is crucial because it maximizes investments already made, integrates HIV programs into practices aimed at strengthening the health system, and increases the resilience and capacity of the Liberia National Healthcare system to threats to public health, including HIV.
Speakers in the debate were urged by Madam Nuta to be sincere and purposeful in their remarks as they offered recommendations that will enable the nation to guarantee that ongoing contributions from the Global Fund and PEPFAR are strategically matched with long-term national objectives.
The HIV Sustainability roadmap, according to Dr. Catherine Cooper, Deputy Minister for Health and CMO, who also spoke, defines a nation-led route for reaching the global AIDS objective for 2025, eradicating AIDS by 2030, and maintaining the effect of the accomplishments past 2030.
“It’s critical that we step up our efforts to achieve a sustainable HIV response as we approve 2025.”
She reaffirmed the Health Ministry’s commitment and gave the National AIDS Commission confidence in its backing.
Sandra Bird, the director of the USAID Health Office, said that PEPFAR is honored to be a partner and stakeholder in Liberia’s national HIV response.
PEPFAR Liberia is still dedicated to the process, Madam Bird reassured the National AIDS Commission, adding that they look forward to ongoing discussions to support Liberia in developing its final plan that can be put into action and tracked.
Reported by: Prince Saah
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