Uganda is set to receive up to $1.7 billion in health sector support from the United States under a new five-year partnership that aligns with Washington’s revamped “America First Global Health Strategy.” The agreement was confirmed on Wednesday, with the structure and funding expectations outlined by U.S. officials, according to Reuters.
The deal prioritises core programmes including HIV and AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, maternal and child health, and polio. It also introduces a co-funding requirement in which Uganda commits to increasing its domestic health spending by $500 million over the duration of the partnership. Uganda’s Finance Ministry said the model is designed to create stronger national systems and reduce long term dependency as the country expands its health infrastructure, as reported by the Daily Monitor.
Uganda’s Finance Minister Matia Kasaija said the arrangement reinforces the country’s plan to strengthen institutions, enhance service delivery and build a resilient health workforce. The collaboration reflects Washington’s broader shift toward shared responsibility in global health investment, according to Reuters.
The pact follows similar agreements already signed with Kenya and Rwanda, positioning Uganda as one of the key early partners in the United States’ redefined health engagement with Africa.
