The United States has signed a 228-million-dollar health partnership with Rwanda, marking one of the first major bilateral agreements under Washington’s new global health assistance model. The deal was formalised on December 5, 2025, in Washington, according to the U.S. State Department, and is designed to strengthen Rwanda’s health system while promoting long-term national ownership of health investments, as reported by Reuters.
The agreement provides up to 158 million dollars in U.S. funding over the next five years for programmes targeting HIV/AIDS, malaria, maternal health and epidemic preparedness. Rwanda, in turn, has committed to increasing domestic health spending by 70 million dollars across the same period, a commitment outlined in the memorandum of understanding and highlighted by Rwanda-based outlet KT Press.
Officials from both countries described the deal as a comprehensive roadmap for strengthening disease surveillance, improving emergency response, and scaling innovative tools for healthcare delivery. Rwanda’s foreign ministry said the partnership will also expand the use of technology-enabled logistics, including advanced medical-delivery systems, to reach underserved communities, according to KT Press.
Health analysts note that the agreement signals a shift away from traditional aid channels toward direct government-to-government cooperation. They say the model’s emphasis on shared financing and accountability could help Rwanda reduce reliance on external aid while building stronger institutional capacity, as reported by investing.com.
