Nigeria’s national and state governments intend to raise budget allocations for neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in the 2027 budget cycle as part of a push for sustainable, country‑led financing.

The Federal Ministry of Health said that 23 states had created dedicated NTD budget lines in 2026, up from 19 states in 2025.

Kano State pledged an extra 100 million Naira (about US$75,000) for snakebite envenoming, while Kaduna State’s legislature aims to lift its 2027 NTD allocation by 50 percent.

The commitments follow a high‑level meeting in Abuja in late October, convened by Uniting to Combat NTDs, the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, and the Global Fund, which gathered health commissioners, legislators and development partners.

Hon. Amos Magaji, chair of the House Committee on Health, said the House will secure a larger share of basic healthcare funds for NTDs from 2027 onward, noting past budget releases have been weak.

Through timely state‑level domestic releases, Nigeria expects to unlock an additional US$7 million from the Reaching the Last Mile Fund for 2027, amplifying the impact of local spending.

The Expanded Special Project for the Elimination of NTDs (ESPEN) reported that 91.1 million people have been freed from needing lymphatic filariasis treatment, reflecting progress from combined federal and state financing.

In 2025, the national health budget allocated roughly 200 million Naira (US$150,000) to address snakebite envenoming, underscoring the growing focus on specific NTD threats.