The United States has signed a five-year bilateral health agreement with Nigeria aimed at strengthening the country’s health system, with a focus on expanding faith-based healthcare services. Nigeria is also expected to increase its domestic health spending by nearly $3 billion over the life of the agreement. The agreement was announced by Principal Deputy Spokesperson, Thomas Pigott, and is part of the America First Global Health Strategy. Nigeria currently has about 900 faith-based clinics and hospitals, which the State Department said serve more than 30 per cent of the population. US officials said investment in these facilities is intended to complement public healthcare services and improve the country’s overall health infrastructure.

Source: Punch December 21, 2025 12:02 UTC