Summary
Zimbabwe has turned down a $367 million health aid deal from the United States. The deal was rejected because the US wanted access to sensitive data, and Zimbabwe felt the agreement was unbalanced. The US had planned to use the funding for treating and preventing diseases like HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria in Zimbabwe.
Key Facts
- Zimbabwe rejected a $367 million health aid deal from the US.
- The US wanted access to Zimbabwe's biological samples and data.
- Zimbabwe's President, Emmerson Mnangagwa, described the deal as unfair.
- The funds were intended to support programs for diseases like HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria.
- The US has provided more than $1.9 billion to Zimbabwean health programs over 20 years.
- A similar deal between Kenya and the US was suspended due to data safety concerns.
- US President Donald Trump has reduced foreign aid and closed USAID.
- The US embassy reported that 16 African countries have signed health agreements worth $18.3 billion.
