WHO, Hungary Deepen Collaboration to Boost Healthcare Delivery in Nigeria

T The World Health Organization (WHO) has strengthened its partnership with Hungary to enhance healthcare delivery and humanitarian support across Nigeria.

This follows a meeting between WHO Nigeria officials and the Hungarian Ambassador, where both parties explored ways to expand cooperation in critical areas including safe water access, emergency preparedness and the development of resilient health systems.

Highlighting the importance of global collaboration, WHO stated, “Stronger partnerships help deliver better health for people in Nigeria,” adding that Hungary’s continued support in humanitarian response, preparedness and capacity building is helping to protect vulnerable populations.

According to the organisation, WHO-backed programmes over the past year have delivered tangible impact nationwide. More than 6.7 million people—particularly women and children in underserved and cholera-prone communities—have gained access to improved water, sanitation and hygiene services across states such as Bayelsa State, Niger State, and Cross River State.

In addition, Sanitation Safety Plan (SSP) initiatives have reached over 350 communities in five states, strengthening local water systems and improving basic WASH services for at-risk populations.

WHO also noted that its climate resilience interventions are supporting more than five million people in vulnerable areas through early warning systems, solar-powered primary healthcare centres and climate-informed planning. These efforts are being implemented in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), and Palladium.

The organisation reaffirmed its commitment to working with partners and donors to expand access to essential health services and improve health outcomes for communities across Nigeria.