Nigeria and the United States have signed a five-year bilateral health Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) valued at nearly $2.1 billion, aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s health system with a strong focus on supporting Christian faith-based healthcare providers.
The agreement, signed on Tuesday, is expected to expand access to essential preventive and curative health services across the country. According to a statement from the United States Department of State, the partnership will target priority health areas including HIV, tuberculosis, malaria, maternal and child health, and polio interventions.
Under the MoU, the US government intends to commit close to $2.1 billion over the five-year period, reinforcing its long-standing health collaboration with Nigeria. The funding is designed to improve service delivery, strengthen health systems, and support community-based care, particularly through faith-based institutions that play a significant role in healthcare provision in many parts of the country.
Christian-run health facilities, especially in rural and underserved areas, are expected to benefit from enhanced capacity, improved infrastructure, and expanded access to medical supplies and trained personnel. These facilities have historically served as critical access points for healthcare services in communities with limited public health infrastructure.
The Department of State noted that the MoU reflects a shared commitment by both countries to improve health outcomes, reduce preventable deaths, and build a more resilient Nigerian health system capable of responding to both routine and emergency health challenges.
The agreement also underscores the broader US–Nigeria partnership in public health, which has contributed over the years to progress in disease control, immunisation, and maternal and child health outcomes nationwide.
