WHO partners TY Danjuma Foundation by signing $2.26m deal to improve health
The WHO Representative in Nigeria, Dr Walter Mulombo and the Founder and Chairman Emeritus of TY Danjuma Foundation, Lieutenant General Theophilus Danjuma during the signing of the agreement. Photo credit: WHO
WHO partners TY Danjuma Foundation by signing $2.26m deal to improve health
“… vision will drive measurable progress in addressing the needs of our most vulnerable populations.”
The World Health Organization in the African Region and TY Danjuma Foundation have signed a landmark $2.26m agreement to strengthen Nigeria’s national health priorities over the next decade.
The partnership, formalized on Monday in Abuja, marks a significant step in leveraging African philanthropy to address the country’s health challenges, according to a statement on WHO’s website.
“The fully flexible funding will support the WHO Country Office in Nigeria’s work plan until December 2034, enabling strategic resource allocation to tackle evolving health needs. The initiative will prioritize expanding access to integrated health services for women, children and vulnerable populations in the states of Taraba in the northeast, Edo in the south, and Enugu in the southeast of Nigeria.
“Established in 2009, the TY Danjuma Foundation is a Nigerian philanthropic organization dedicated to improving health and education. With state offices in Taraba and Edo, the foundation supports local nongovernmental organizations to deliver impactful community programmes,” it stated.
“We are proud to partner with WHO to advance Nigeria’s health priorities,” said the Founder and Chairman Emeritus of TY Danjuma Foundation, Lieutenant General Theophilus Danjuma. “This agreement reflects our dedication to improving lives and fostering sustainable development in our communities.”
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, emphasized the national significance of the collaboration, stating: “This agreement is a testament to Nigeria’s commitment to health equity. We welcome the collaboration with WHO and the TY Danjuma Foundation to deliver sustainable, high-impact health solutions.”
The Acting WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu said, _I extend our sincere appreciation to the TY Danjuma Foundation for your generous and visionary support for WHO’s work in Nigeria.
“At a time when the global health sector is grappling with a significant funding crisis, 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.”
On his part, the WHO Representative in Nigeria, Dr Walter Mulombo highlighted the wider impact of the initiative.
“This collaboration sets a new standard for health partnerships in Nigeria. The flexible funding and shared vision will drive measurable progress in addressing the needs of our most vulnerable populations.”
The statement added that a visit to Taraba State on June 3rd, 2025, will highlight the partnership’s on-the-ground impact.
The delegation will tour the TY Danjuma Foundation’s Medical Centre and commission the newly constructed Christian Reformed Church of Nigeria Hospital in Takum, donated by the foundation. The visit will assess the quality of care and explore opportunities to enhance community access to health services.
