KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda and the United States have signed a $2.3 billion bilateral health cooperation agreement, with Uganda set to receive up to $1.7 billion in US funding over the next five years.
Agreement Details
- The deal is part of the Trump administration’s “America First Global Health Strategy”, which encourages poorer nations to transition from aid dependence to self-reliance.
- US funds will support priority health programs targeting HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, and other health challenges.
- Investments will also go into human resources and disease surveillance.
Uganda’s Commitment
Uganda’s government pledged to increase its own health expenditure by more than $500 million during the same period, gradually assuming greater financial responsibility.
Broader Goals
The framework aims to build a resilient health system capable of preventing the spread of both emerging and existing infectious diseases.
Regional Context
Uganda is the latest African nation to sign such a pact, following similar agreements with Kenya and Rwanda in recent days. The deals come after Washington cut its foreign aid budget and shut down USAID operations.