Nigerian and American officials celebrated twenty years of military health cooperation at Abuja Continental Hotel. Defense Minister Dr. Bello Mattawale joined US Ambassador Richard Mills and senior military leaders from both nations. The Walter Reed Army Institute of Research and Nigeria Ministry of Defence Health Implementation Programme partnership began operations in 2005. Brigadier General IB Solebo praised the collaboration for strengthening military and public health responses across Nigeria. Officials emphasized the partnership's role in advancing national security through improved healthcare systems.
The program delivered antiretroviral therapy to more than 69,000 adults and children since its establishment. Healthcare workers conducted 1.6 million HIV tests and identified over 110,000 positive cases. Medical teams tested 277,975 pregnant mothers and placed 13,377 HIV-positive women on treatment. The partnership trained over 2,000 healthcare professionals and upgraded more than 50 laboratories nationwide. A new tuberculosis laboratory opened in Abuja during 2024 to enhance diagnostic capabilities.
The program delivered antiretroviral therapy to more than 69,000 adults and children since its establishment. Healthcare workers conducted 1.6 million HIV tests and identified over 110,000 positive cases. Medical teams tested 277,975 pregnant mothers and placed 13,377 HIV-positive women on treatment. The partnership trained over 2,000 healthcare professionals and upgraded more than 50 laboratories nationwide. A new tuberculosis laboratory opened in Abuja during 2024 to enhance diagnostic capabilities.
