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Zambia signs US health deal after disputes over data-sharing

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Zambia signed a US health deal worth $1.5 billion after the Trump administration cut USAID funding, with the agreement negotiated to replace the lost support. The deal was finalized in October 2026, though the specific timeline of the initial negotiations remains unclear. The United States committed to providing $1.5 billion in funding, which was subsequently adjusted to $1.5 billion ($1.1 billion in local currency) under the new agreement. This financial commitment was made after the US government reduced its USAID budget, prompting Zambia to seek alternative funding sources.

Key points

• Zambia signed a US health deal worth $1.5 billion after the Trump administration cut USAID funding.
• The agreement was finalized in October 2026, though the specific timeline of the initial negotiations remains unclear.

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