The Federal Government of Nigeria has signed a five-year, $5.1 billion health cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the United States, aimed at advancing the America First Global Health Strategy. The MOU, signed on December 19, 2025, will involve nearly $2.1 billion in U.S. health assistance and approximately $3.0 billion in new domestic health expenditures by Nigeria. This collaboration aims to strengthen resilient, self-reliant health systems in Nigeria and promote accountability and shared responsibility in addressing the country’s health challenges.
The partnership will focus on critical areas such as surveillance, outbreak response, laboratory systems, and health workforce capacity. It will also expand access to preventive and curative services for diseases like HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, polio, and maternal and child health. Notably, the MOU will dedicate $200 million to support Christian faith-based healthcare providers, acknowledging their essential role in reaching underserved communities across Nigeria.
Despite the health challenges Nigeria faces, including high maternal and child mortality rates and infectious diseases like malaria, the Nigerian government is committed to reforming its health sector. The partnership with the U.S. aims to enhance Nigeria’s healthcare infrastructure, address funding gaps, and continue improving health outcomes under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
