Reps panel wants 1% of consolidated revenue allocated to combat HIV, TB, malaria

The house of representatives committee on AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria (ATM) is proposing that one percent of the consolidated revenue fund (CRF) be allocated to fight HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, leprosy, and malaria.

committee on AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria is proposing that one percent of the consolidated revenue fund be allocated to fight HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, leprosy, and malaria.

He added that the committee is committed to providing strong leadership for a sustained HIV response through collaboration with stakeholders.“I have always argued that parliamentarians and representatives of the people must be carried along during programme conceptualisation and formulation to ensure ownership and enlightenment at the community levels,” Ogah said.

“The house committee on ATM has always advocated that the government must take the lead in the fight against HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, leprosy, and malaria by providing the needed funds to drive the process of ending these diseases by the year 2030. Ogah said the committee will intensify its oversight functions to ensure that funds allocated for the HIV/AIDS response are used appropriately.

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