The United States government says it is spending $200 million supporting more than 900 Christian faith-based healthcare facilities in Nigeria across the next five years.
This is part of the deal it agreed on as part of a five-year, $5.1 billion bilateral health cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) it signed with Nigeria to advance the America First Global Health Strategy.
A statement issued by the US Mission in Abuja said: “Under the MOU, the United States intends to provide $2.1 billion in support, with Nigeria investing $3.0 billion in new domestic health spending over five years — the largest co-investment by any country to date under the Strategy.
“This five-year MOU will strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare system, save lives, and make America safer, stronger, and more prosperous.”
The statement also said the MOU includes approximately $200 million in dedicated support to more than 900 Christian faith-based healthcare facilities, expanding access to integrated HIV, TB, malaria, and maternal and child health services.
“Christian faith-based clinics represent about 10% of providers in Nigeria but serve more than 30% of Nigeria’s 230 million people, often in underserved areas.
“With Nigeria facing one of the highest maternal and child mortality rates globally and accounting for 30% of the global malaria burden, this U.S. assistance protects Nigerian and American lives while strengthening our bilateral partnership.”
