The United States Government has signed a five-year, $5.1 billion bilateral healthcare Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nigeria, aimed at strengthening the America First Global Health Strategy and improving healthcare delivery in the country.
According to a statement by the U.S. Mission in Nigeria, the MoU includes a $200 million commitment to support more than 900 Christian faith-based healthcare centres across Nigeria, particularly in underserved and hard-to-reach communities. These facilities provide critical services, including HIV, TB, malaria, and maternal and child healthcare.
“Christian faith-based clinics represent about 10 percent of healthcare providers in Nigeria but serve more than 30 percent of the population, often in areas with limited access to medical care,” the statement said.
The broader MoU outlines substantial joint investments in Nigeria’s health sector, with the U.S. contributing $2.1 billion and Nigeria committing $3 billion in domestic health spending over five years — the largest co-investment under the Strategy to date.
The agreement aims to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare system, save lives, and address public health challenges, particularly maternal and child mortality and malaria, while enhancing the bilateral partnership between the two nations.
The U.S. government also noted that all foreign assistance remains subject to broader policy considerations, with the President and Secretary of State retaining the authority to pause or terminate programs not aligned with national interests.