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U.S. Commits $11 Billion Health Aid to Africa, Shifts Strategy

1/15/2026

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The U.S. State Department is negotiating health aid agreements with developing countries to replace the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) system.
The U.S. recently signed deals with 16 African nations, committing over $11 billion in health aid over five years.
Funding cuts are expected for Rwanda and Liberia.
The America First Global Health Strategy, formalized with Kenya, emphasizes direct government-to-government funding, with the U.S. investing $1.6 billion.

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Story summary

The U.S. State Department is negotiating health aid agreements with developing countries to replace the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) system.
The U.S. recently signed deals with 16 African nations, committing over $11 billion in health aid over five years.
Funding cuts are expected for Rwanda and Liberia.
The America First Global Health Strategy, formalized with Kenya, emphasizes direct government-to-government funding, with the U.S. investing $1.6 billion.