Brasília, Brazil – Nigeria has proposed a Five-Year Joint Action Plan to deepen health sector collaboration with Brazil, as part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ongoing state visit to the South American country.
The plan, which aims to operationalize the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in July between Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Health and Brazil’s Ministry of Health, was presented during high-level bilateral talks between ministers and senior government officials of both nations.
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva described the visit as a “restart of Nigeria-Brazil relationship,” underscoring a renewed commitment to South-South cooperation. Both leaders expressed optimism that the strengthened partnership would drive innovation and mutual growth across key sectors, particularly health.
The Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Kunle Salako, was part of Nigeria’s delegation to Brazil. Discussions focused on practical ways to boost health system resilience, improve access to essential medicines, and advance research and technology exchange between the two countries.
Nigeria also proposed a strategic government-to-government procurement deal to enhance access to critical medical supplies and services in both nations. The initiative aligns with Nigeria’s broader goal of improving healthcare delivery while fostering global partnerships for sustainable development.
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