The World Health Organization (WHO) Nigeria has highlighted strengthened collaboration with the Ambassador of Hungary, aimed at improving humanitarian response, safer water access, and more resilient health systems across the country.
According to the discussions, both parties reaffirmed that stronger partnerships are essential to delivering better health outcomes for women, men, and young people in Nigeria, particularly in vulnerable and underserved communities.
A statement from WHO Nigeria noted that Hungary’s support in areas such as preparedness, humanitarian interventions, and capacity building continues to play a key role in protecting at-risk populations and improving community health systems.
Expanded Access to Safe Water and Hygiene Services
The World Health Organization said its ongoing programmes, delivered with partners and donors, have significantly expanded access to essential services across Nigeria.
Over the past year, WHO-supported interventions have reached more than 6.7 million people with safe water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services, particularly in underserved and cholera-prone communities across Bayelsa, Plateau, Niger, Kano, Lagos, and Cross River States.
The organization also reported progress under its Sanitation Safety Plan (SSP) initiatives, which now span over 350 communities across Lagos, Bayelsa, Bauchi, Niger, and Abia States, strengthening water systems and improving sanitation conditions for vulnerable groups, especially women and children.
Climate Resilience and Health System Protection
WHO Nigeria further disclosed that its climate resilience programmes are currently protecting over 5 million people in high-risk areas through early warning systems and strengthened adaptation strategies.
Key interventions include the solarization of primary healthcare facilities and the domestication of climate-informed health planning and adaptation measures across 16 states in Nigeria.
These efforts are being implemented in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Health, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), and Lafiya Palladium, with the goal of expanding access to essential services and improving overall health outcomes nationwide.
Commitment to Sustained Collaboration
WHO Nigeria emphasized that continued collaboration with international partners, including Hungary, remains critical to addressing health system gaps and strengthening resilience against emerging public health challenges.
The organization reiterated its commitment to working with stakeholders to ensure equitable access to healthcare services and stronger protection for vulnerable populations across Nigeria.
