US-Nigeria health deal offers huge prospects but concerns remain

On 19 December 2025, Nigeria and the United States signed a five-year, $5.1 billion Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for health cooperation aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s health system, improving disease control, and increasing domestic health financing. The agreement, which will run from April 2026 to December 2030, combines nearly $2.1 billion in...