MONROVIA, LIBERIA-The National AIDS Commission (NAC) is proposing a budgetary increment of 693, 818 United States Dollars in the 2027 Budget for full implementation of the National AIDS Control Program.

The Commission is also seeking an additional 114,241 U.S. dollars to strengthen Liberia’s HIV response in 2027 through expanded awareness campaigns, testing, prevention, and treatment services.

NAC Chairperson, Dr. Cecelia Nuetah, during the Executive Budget Hearing Monday, unveiled plans to target nine countries with HIV prevalence.

She said the initiative will identify HIV Hotspots, promote testing, expand access to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), and strengthen HIV care.

Dr. Nuetah also disclosed plans to establish a centralized HIV data repository, develop a national sustainability roadmap, and improve county-level coordination.

Meanwhile, Dr. Nuetah said Liberia has made progress in strengthening its HIV response, including the repayment of eligible expenditures to the Global Fund, and development of new strategic plans.

Dr. Nuetah, speaking at the executive hearing recently, highlighted the institution’s major achievements over the past year.

She also disclosed the commission developed a six-year National HIV and AIDS strategic plan for 2027 to 2023, alongside a national Monitoring and Evaluation plan and a 120-day HIV Acceleration plan.

At the same time, Dr Nuetah noted the commission has trained 19 journalists to address misinformation about HIV, strengthened partnerships, activated county steering committees, and developed a gender policy to guide inclusion efforts.