Nigeria, Brazil Deepen Health Sector Ties with New Five-Year Plan
Nigeria and Brazil have agreed to enhance cooperation in healthcare through a Five-Year Joint Action Plan.
This development came during President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s state visit to Brazil, which aimed to strengthen bilateral relations between the two nations.
In a statement posted on X by the Federal Ministry of Health on Tuesday, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva described the visit as the “restart of Nigeria–Brazil relations.”
Both leaders reiterated their commitment to fostering South–South partnerships to benefit citizens of both countries.
During discussions, Nigeria proposed two key initiatives:
- Implementation of a Five-Year Joint Action Plan based on the MoU signed in July 2025 between Nigeria’s Ministry of Health and Brazil’s Ministry of Health.
- Creation of a government-to-government procurement framework for medical supplies, aimed at reducing costs, improving transparency, and supporting local manufacturing.
Commenting on the outcome, Dr. Salako stated:
“This proposed Joint Action Plan and procurement framework with Brazil will help us expand access to affordable medicines, strengthen our health workforce, and deliver better services across the country.”
The Ministry emphasised that this collaboration aligns with Nigeria’s reform-driven health agenda, prioritising affordability, innovation, and sustainability.
President Tinubu also signed five new MoUs during the trip, covering technology transfer, food security, renewable energy, and manufacturing. He urged Brazil to invest more in Africa, calling it “the new frontier.” The President highlighted technology and research as critical tools for economic growth and pushed for stronger collaboration in pharmaceuticals, citing Brazil’s expertise in generic medicine production.
