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U.S. Cuts $50M Aid to Zambia Amid Theft Crisis

5/9/2025

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U.S. Cuts Zambia Aid

The U.S. has slashed $50 million in aid to Zambia's health sector amid alarming reports of rampant theft of donated medical supplies. Ambassador Michael Gonzales highlighted a shocking statistic: 95% of pharmacies were implicated in selling stolen goods. Despite Zambia's attempts to tackle the crisis, the U.S. doubts the government's resolve to implement meaningful reforms.

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U.S. Cuts Zambia Aid

The U.S. has slashed $50 million in aid to Zambia's health sector amid alarming reports of rampant theft of donated medical supplies. Ambassador Michael Gonzales highlighted a shocking statistic: 95% of pharmacies were implicated in selling stolen goods. Despite Zambia's attempts to tackle the crisis, the U.S. doubts the government's resolve to implement meaningful reforms.

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