WHO, TY Danjuma Foundation Seal $2.26m Deal To Boost Healthcare Access In Nigeria
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ABUJA – In a bold move to improve access to quality healthcare in Nigeria, the World Health Organization (WHO) has partnered with the TY Danjuma Foundation in a $2.26 million initiative aimed at strengthening national health priorities over the next decade.
Signed in Abuja, the landmark agreement will fund WHO Nigeria’s country workplan until 2034, with a strong focus on expanding integrated health services for women, children, and vulnerable populations across three pilot states: Taraba, Edo, and Enugu.
The partnership is hailed as a major milestone in leveraging African philanthropy to address systemic health challenges. The funds are fully flexible, allowing WHO to respond dynamically to evolving public health needs in line with government priorities.
Founder and Chairman of TY Danjuma Foundation, Lieutenant General Theophilus Danjuma (rtd), described the collaboration as a commitment to sustainable development. “We are proud to partner with WHO to advance Nigeria’s health priorities. This agreement reflects our dedication to improving lives and fostering sustainable development in our communities,” he said.
Speaking at the ceremony, Nigeria’s Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, emphasized the broader national impact. “This agreement is a testament to Nigeria’s commitment to health equity. We welcome this collaboration to deliver sustainable, high-impact health solutions,” he stated.
WHO’s Acting Regional Director for Africa, Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, welcomed the support amid a global funding crunch. “At a time when the health sector is grappling with significant funding gaps, this long-term, flexible support could not be more timely. It strengthens our ability to support national leadership, serve communities, and drive impact where it is most needed,” he noted.
WHO Representative in Nigeria, Dr. Walter Kazadi Mulombo, called the initiative a “new standard for health partnerships in Nigeria,” adding that it would deliver measurable improvements for underserved populations.
Established in 2009, the TY Danjuma Foundation is a Nigerian nonprofit supporting health and education initiatives, especially through local NGOs in Taraba and Edo States.
The event drew key stakeholders from across government, civil society, the diplomatic corps, and traditional institutions united by a shared vision to strengthen Nigeria’s health system.
This partnership underscores a growing shift toward sustainable, African-led solutions to health challenges, setting a precedent for future collaboration between public institutions and private philanthropy.
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