Nigeria: Nigeria-U.S. Health Deal Under Scrutiny
[Daily Trust] A health agreement worth $5bn between Nigeria and the United States has raised dust after Ghanaian President, John Dramani Mahama, revealed that his country rejected a similar deal over data infringement concerns.
A $5 billion health agreement between Nigeria and the United States has come under scrutiny after Ghana's President criticized a similar deal. The Nigerian Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) requires sharing health data and specimens with the US government, raising concerns over data infringement. Medical experts also object to the US retaining the shared data even if Nigeria cancels the deal.
The US signed the 5-year MoU on December 19, 2025, as part of the America First Global Health Strategy, aiming to bolster bilateral health cooperation and strengthen health security. The deal includes $2.1 billion in US aid and $3 billion in Nigerian funding to improve healthcare access for HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, polio, and maternal and child health.
President John Dramani Mahama of Ghana revealed the decision after his government reviewed the MoU and raised objections to data sharing and relinquishing control of medical records. The US Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria stated that the MoU aims to support resilient health systems, promote accountability, and enhance surveillance and outbreak response.
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