About NiDAH-P
Bridging Global Expertise with Local Healthcare Excellence
About us
The Nigerians in Diaspora Advanced Health Programme (NiDAH-P) is a flagship initiative of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (FMoHSW), designed to harness the expertise of Nigerian healthcare professionals in the diaspora.
Through a structured national framework, NiDAH-P facilitates short- and medium-term engagements that strengthen specialist care, skills transfer, training, and workforce capacity across Nigeria's health system — transforming ‘brain drain’ into a strategic national asset.
Our Mission
To institutionalize a sustainable framework that attracts, integrates, and maximizes the contributions of diaspora health professionals toward achieving Universal Health Coverage in Nigeria.
Our Vision
A world-class, resilient healthcare system in Nigeria, significantly enhanced by the brain-gain of skilled diaspora professionals.
Core Objectives
NiDAH-P focuses on impactful, measurable outcomes to strengthen Nigeria’s health sector.
Collaboration & Partnerships
To establish and manage a robust digital platform for the registration, verification, and matching of diaspora health professionals with the needs of Nigerian healthcare institutions.
Skills Transfer & Training
Facilitating mentorship, workshops, and advanced training to build local capacity and knowledge exchange.
Health System Strengthening
To create sustainable partnerships and knowledge-sharing networks between diaspora professionals, their home institutions, and Nigerian healthcare facilities.