Nigeria Secures €4.2M EU Support for Public Health

On Monday, 11th December 2026, the Federal Government of Nigeria, in collaboration with the European Union and the World Health Organization, launched the EU Support Public Health Institutes project, which is funded with €4.2 million. Dr.

Iziaq Adekunl Salako, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, emphasized that this initiative aims to strengthen the core functions of selected public health institutions in Nigeria to detect outbreaks early, share information faster, and reduce the negative impacts of poor health outcomes across the country. The initiative aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration, which prioritizes health as central to national development.

The project will enhance the capacity of public health institutions to deliver core public health functions, improve data generation and analysis, and support data-driven decision-making. Dr.

Salako expressed gratitude to the European Union and WHO for their continued partnership and called for collaboration among stakeholders to ensure effective implementation.