US and Nigeria agree on $2.1bn health deal to support faith-based care
The United States and Nigeria have signed a new five-year health agreement to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare system, with a focus on faith-based providers. The deal, announced by the US Department of State on June 5, 2025, commits nearly $2.1 billion in US funding for key health challenges like HIV, tuberculosis, malaria, and maternal and child health. Nigeria will also boost its own health spending by almost $3 billion over the agreement’s term. President Bola Tinubu’s government has introduced reforms to protect Christian communities, which is a key part of the partnership.
What we know
- The US will provide nearly $2.1 billion over five years to support Nigeria’s health system, especially faith-based clinics.
- Nigeria has pledged to increase its domestic health spending by about $3 billion during the agreement, the largest such co-investment under the America First Global Health Strategy.
- The deal prioritizes Christian healthcare providers and aims to expand services for HIV, TB, malaria, and maternal and child health.
- Around 900 faith-based clinics and hospitals in Nigeria currently serve over 30% of the population, and will receive targeted support.
- The agreement was signed on June 5, 2025, with US officials stating that all assistance remains subject to review by the US President and Secretary of State.
