AIDS is a dangerous disease caused by a virus known as HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) which has led to the death of millions of people around the world, especially in countries of sub-Saharan Africa such as Nigeria. The reason the disease is so dangerous is because it essentially destroys an infected individual's immune system, making them more prone to contracting dangerous infections and cancers that cannot be fought due to a lack of helper T cells. The HIV/AIDS epidemic officially began in Nigeria in 1985, when the first two cases of the disease were identified in the country's largest city, Lagos; were subsequently reported at an international AIDS conference in 1986 (Adeyi, Kanki, Odutolu, & Idoko, 18). Although nine HIV testing centers were built and the National Expert Advisory Committee on AIDS (NEACA) was created by the Federal Ministry of Health in 1987, it was not until the establishment of democracy in 1999 under President Olusegun Obansanjo that the country has initiated a serious widespread effort to combat the disease (Adeyi, et al, 19). During this time interval, the number of infected Nigerians had significantly increased for various reasons, including Nigerians' insufficient knowledge about the disease, drug shortages, and lack of HIV testing. The spread of HIV/AIDS through mother-to-child transmission has increased dramatically. has had an interesting development in recent decades. In the past, most infected Nigerians were men, such as those who had homosexual relationships and relationships with prostitutes. However, in recent years the number has increased. Now the majority of adults living with HIV are women, estimated to represent approximately 57% of Nigerians (Adeyi, et al, 349). This is an imperative issue because…half of the paper…no procedures should be performed. Furthermore, having a collaboration would avoid the problem of having an organization work outside of government control. Since the Ministry of Health will be involved, there will be oversight to ensure that these health centers adhere to appropriate standards. Finally, this policy is recommended because it directly addresses the underlying issues that explain why mother-to-child transmission of HIV/AIDS continues in Nigeria, namely the lack of health centers for pregnant women in rural areas and the need for medical resources which the country cannot afford on its own. Overall, the success of this policy will be measured by how quickly these health centers can be built, the government's ability to cooperate effectively with other organizations, and the decrease in the number of children infected with HIV through their mothers..