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US, Congo Ink $1.2B Health Pact Amid Aid Concerns
27 Feb
Summary
- US pledges $900 million over five years for disease control.
- Congo commits $300 million to boost its domestic health spending.
- Partnership faces scrutiny over data-sharing requirements.
The United States and the Democratic Republic of Congo have finalized a significant health partnership valued at $1.2 billion. This agreement, announced on Thursday, aims to bolster health security within the Central African nation over the next five years.
The U.S. Department of State has committed up to $900 million to support Congo's efforts against critical health challenges, including HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, and maternal and child mortality. In parallel, the Congolese government has pledged to contribute $300 million by increasing its domestic health expenditures during the same period.
This initiative represents the latest in a series of global health partnerships initiated by the U.S. with numerous African countries. These agreements are designed to foster greater self-sufficiency, shifting from previous aid structures. However, the new approach has drawn attention, with some African nations raising concerns about data-sharing provisions as a condition for receiving funding, a point of contention that recently led to a collapsed deal with Zimbabwe.
