01/12/2025
TARABA STATE AIDS CONTROL AGENCY (TACA)
World AIDS Day Commemoration 2025
The Taraba State AIDS Control Agency (TACA) today joined global partners, health stakeholders, and community advocates to commemorate the 2025 World AIDS Day with the theme: “Overcoming Disruptions: Sustaining Nigeria’s HIV Response.”
The event, which held at the Crest Event Hall, Jalingo, brought together government officials, development partners, civil society organizations, and key actors committed to strengthening the fight against HIV/AIDS in Taraba State.
Speaking during the commemoration, representative of the State Government, Hon. Dr Bordiya Gbansheya Buma (Commissioner For Health) reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring that HIV prevention, treatment, and care services remain uninterrupted despite socio-economic challenges. He emphasized that Taraba State continues to make significant progress in reducing HIV transmission rates, expanding access to treatment, and promoting community awareness.
The World AIDS Day event highlighted the importance of resilience, innovation, and sustained funding in the collective effort to eliminate HIV as a public health threat. Stakeholders also applauded the dedication of health workers, community volunteers, and partner organizations who continue to drive HIV response programs across the state.
TACA used the occasion to appeal for stronger collaboration among communities, leaders, and development partners to ensure that no one is left behind. The Agency reiterated that consistent awareness, early testing, adherence to treatment, and tackling stigma remain central to achieving long-term success.
As the world reflects on decades of progress in the HIV response, Taraba State remains committed to strengthening systems, supporting vulnerable populations, and sustaining momentum towards an HIV-free generation.
Prince JJ Musa
1st December, 2025
