The United States and the Federal Republic of Nigeria have signed a five-year, $5.1 billion bilateral health cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s healthcare system and advancing the America First Global Health Strategy.
According to a statement by the U.S. Mission in Nigeria on Facebook, the agreement is outlined in a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that commits both countries to significant long-term investments in public health.
“The United States signed a five-year, $5.1B bilateral health cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” the U.S. Mission said. Under the agreement, the United States plans to provide $2.1 billion in health assistance, while Nigeria will invest $3.0 billion in new domestic health spending over the next five years.
The U.S. Mission described Nigeria’s commitment as “the largest co-investment by any country to date under the Strategy,” emphasizing the scale of the partnership and Nigeria’s role in strengthening its own healthcare system.
The agreement includes approximately $200 million in dedicated support for more than 900 Christian faith-based healthcare facilities across Nigeria. These clinics provide essential services, particularly in underserved communities.
“Christian faith-based clinics represent about 10% of providers in Nigeria but serve more than 30% of Nigeria’s 230 million people,” the statement said. Funding under the MoU will expand access to integrated HIV, tuberculosis, malaria, and maternal and child health services.
Nigeria continues to face major public health challenges, including one of the highest maternal and child mortality rates in the world and nearly 30 percent of the global malaria burden. U.S. officials said the partnership is intended to address these issues while strengthening bilateral ties.
“This five-year MoU will strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare system, save lives, and make America safer, stronger, and more prosperous,” the U.S. Mission stated.
The agreement underscores growing cooperation between the United States and Nigeria on global health, disease prevention, and long-term development.
