AHBN Urges Federal Government to Release ₦200 Million IPC Budget Allocation
The Africa Health Budget Network (AHBN) has called on the Federal Government to urgently release the ₦200 million allocated for Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) in the 2025 national budget, warning that delays could hinder vital public health improvements across the country.
In a press statement released Tuesday, AHBN praised the inclusion of the IPC funding in the 2025 Approved Budget under the line item “Health Promotion and Disease Prevention/IPC” (Code: ERGP25217466), describing it as a significant step forward in Nigeria’s efforts to bolster health security and hygiene in healthcare facilities.
The organization acknowledged the efforts of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (FMOH), the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), and its technical partners, AFENET and Resolve to Save Lives (RTSL), for their roles in reinstating the IPC budget line, which was previously removed in the 2024 fiscal year.
AHBN’s founder and CEO, Dr. Aminu Magashi Garba, emphasized the need for immediate action. “We are calling on the Federal Government to promptly release the ₦200 million allocated to IPC in the 2025 budget. These funds are critical for implementing essential IPC measures across healthcare facilities,” he said, highlighting the importance of resources such as clean water, electricity, sterilization equipment, cleaning supplies, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs).
According to AHBN, timely disbursement and effective utilization of the IPC funds could yield broader benefits. It could improve Nigeria’s chances of securing more funding in the 2026 budget and attract greater international support by demonstrating the country’s commitment to infection control.
The group also called on NCDC’s Director-General, Dr. Jide Idris, to ensure swift implementation so that health workers and patients—particularly those in rural and under-resourced areas—can feel the impact.
The ₦200 million is earmarked to support the rollout of Nigeria’s National IPC Operational Plan, led by NCDC under the oversight of the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammed Ali Pate.
AHBN reaffirmed its commitment to tracking the release and utilization of the IPC funds, ensuring transparency and accountability in collaboration with development partners.
AHBN is a member of several key health and security platforms, including Nigeria’s SWAp Technical Working Group on Health Security, the National IPC Technical Working Group, and the Global Health Security Agenda Consortium.
