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WHO, TY Danjuma Foundation Sign $2.26m Agreement to Boost Healthcare in Nigeria

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The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa and the TY Danjuma Foundation have entered into a $2.26 million partnership to support Nigeria’s health sector over the next decade.

The agreement, signed in Abuja, aims to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare delivery systems by focusing on key national health priorities. According to a statement published on the WHO website, the fully flexible funding will back the WHO Nigeria Country Office’s work plan through December 2034. This will enable strategic allocation of resources to address the country’s most pressing health needs.

The initiative will specifically target vulnerable populations, with a focus on improving access to integrated healthcare services for women, children, and underserved communities in Taraba, Edo, and Enugu States.

Founded in 2009, the TY Danjuma Foundation is a Nigerian philanthropic organization committed to enhancing health and education outcomes. It operates in several states, including Taraba and Edo, supporting grassroots non-governmental organizations with impactful community programs.

“We are proud to partner with WHO to advance Nigeria’s health priorities,” said Lt. Gen. Theophilus Danjuma (Rtd.), Founder and Chairman Emeritus of the Foundation. “This partnership underscores our commitment to improving lives and fostering sustainable development in our communities.”

Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, lauded the collaboration, describing it as a “testament to Nigeria’s commitment to health equity.” He emphasized its potential to drive sustainable, high-impact solutions across the country.

Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, Acting WHO Regional Director for Africa, expressed appreciation to the TY Danjuma Foundation for what he called a “generous and visionary” contribution. “At a time when the global health sector faces a significant funding crisis, this long-term support is both timely and strategic,” he said. “It enhances our capacity to support national leadership and make meaningful community-level impact.”

Dr. Walter Mulombo, WHO Representative in Nigeria, added that the agreement sets a “new benchmark” for health partnerships in the country. “Its flexibility and shared vision will help us make tangible progress in reaching the most vulnerable.”

As part of the agreement’s implementation, a high-level visit to Taraba State is scheduled for June 3, 2025. The delegation will tour the TY Danjuma Foundation’s Medical Centre and inaugurate the newly built Christian Reformed Church of Nigeria Hospital in Takum, donated by the Foundation. The visit will serve to assess healthcare delivery on the ground and identify further opportunities to expand access.

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