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U.S., Zambia Miss Deadline, $1 B Health Aid Stalled

5/2/2026

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U.S. and Zambia have not signed the health-aid memorandum, missing the April 30 deadline for the $1 billion package.
Outgoing U.S. ambassador Michael Gonzales said the absent MOU makes the $1 billion aid ad hoc and uncoordinated.
Zambian presidential spokesperson Clayson Hamasaka said Zambia will pursue the issue with Washington through diplomatic channels.
The draft, requiring $340 million Zambian co-financing, was due in November but stalled after revisions.

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Story summary

U.S. and Zambia have not signed the health-aid memorandum, missing the April 30 deadline for the $1 billion package.
Outgoing U.S. ambassador Michael Gonzales said the absent MOU makes the $1 billion aid ad hoc and uncoordinated.
Zambian presidential spokesperson Clayson Hamasaka said Zambia will pursue the issue with Washington through diplomatic channels.
The draft, requiring $340 million Zambian co-financing, was due in November but stalled after revisions.