Nigeria has signed a major healthcare cooperation agreement with the United States under a new global health framework, marking a significant step toward strengthening the country’s health system and expanding access to quality care. The agreement, signed in Abuja, establishes a five-year partnership focused on disease prevention, outbreak preparedness, healthcare delivery, and system resilience. Under the deal, the United States will provide substantial health assistance, while Nigeria has committed to increasing domestic health funding, bringing the total co-investment to over $5 billion.
The partnership will support key areas including disease surveillance, laboratory upgrades, primary healthcare expansion, health data systems, and the training and support of frontline health workers. It also targets priority health challenges such as HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, polio, and maternal and child health, while strengthening services in underserved and rural communities. Nigerian health authorities described the agreement as a milestone that aligns with ongoing health sector reforms and reflects a shift toward shared responsibility and sustainable financing.
The deal also underscores Nigeria’s strategic role in regional and global health security, as both countries seek to build more resilient systems capable of responding to current and future public health challenges.
