During the third-quarter meeting of the Oyo State HIV Resources Mobilization Technical Working Group and Sustainability Plan Committee at the Agency’s Conference Room, Ibadan, Dr. Gbola Adetunji of OYSACA highlighted the need for sustainable financing strategies amid changing global health funding, donor transitions, and funding gaps.
He emphasized stronger collaboration among government bodies, local authorities, partners, NGOs, private sector, and stakeholders to maintain HIV services across all 33 LGAs. Appreciation was expressed to APIN Public Health Initiatives, other partners, networks, government agencies, civil society, faith-based organizations, and the Technical Working Group for their ongoing commitment.
Dr. Adetunji reaffirmed OYSACA’s dedication to working with government and partners to develop a resilient, sustainable HIV response that preserves progress.
Mr. Adebowale Olufemi Awakan, represented by Deputy Director Mustapha Ogunsola, stressed the importance of taxation, social responsibility, and integration for boosting domestic resources, noting that resource limitations make integration essential. He called on stakeholders to coordinate efforts, prevent duplication, leverage resources, and adopt innovative financing for sustainability.
The meeting allowed stakeholders to review quarterly progress, identify resource gaps, and strategize to enhance HIV efforts, emphasizing collective responsibility, increased domestic funding, and coordination to ensure ongoing access to HIV services in Oyo’s LGAs.
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