Nigerian HIV volunteers went door-to-door to keep patients on their life-saving medication after a U.S. aid freeze left thousands scrambling for supplies. Josephine Angev, a 40-year-old volunteer "HIV champion", was one of the volunteers who brought patients back into care when their access to antiretroviral drugs was disrupted. Some patients were unaware of the risks of stopping taking the drugs, which can lead to HIV-related illnesses within months and transmit the virus to others. The aid freeze resulted in months of shortages and shortages for patients and aid groups. Nigeria responded with a $200 million health funding package, including HIV, and the US government issued a waiver for "life-saving" aid in 2025, including antirerrovirals.