US and Nigeria Sign $5.1B Health Partnership to Transform Healthcare and Save Lives

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The United States and Nigeria have signed a historic five-year, $5.1 billion Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance the America First Global Health Strategy and strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare system.
Under the agreement, the U.S. will contribute $2.1 billion, while Nigeria will commit $3.0 billion in new domestic health spending—the largest co-investment by any country under the Strategy to date.

The partnership is set to save lives, improve healthcare access, and enhance the safety and prosperity of both nations. Notably, the MOU dedicates approximately $200 million to support over 900 Christian faith-based healthcare facilities, which provide integrated services for HIV, TB, malaria, and maternal and child health. While these clinics represent just 10% of Nigeria’s healthcare providers, they serve more than 30% of the country’s 230 million people, often in underserved areas.

With Nigeria facing some of the world’s highest maternal and child mortality rates and accounting for nearly 30% of the global malaria burden, the partnership is expected to significantly reduce preventable deaths and improve health outcomes nationwide.

Officials say the agreement underscores a shared commitment to global health security and strengthens the bilateral partnership, ensuring that both Nigerian and American lives benefit from improved healthcare delivery and public health initiatives.

This landmark collaboration marks a major step toward a healthier, safer, and more resilient Nigeria.