US criticises Zambia for lack of engagement as $1 billion health deal stalls
LUSAKA, May 1 - The United States has criticised Zambia for failing to engage on a new health aid agreement governing more than $1 billion in U.S. funding, saying repeated outreach from Washington had been ignored as an April 30 deadline passed without a deal. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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US criticises Zambia for lack of engagement as $1 billion health deal stallsSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 01, 2026, 08:53 PMUpdated May 01, 2026, 09:03 PMListenLUSAKA, May 1 - The United States has criticised Zambia for failing to engage on a new health aid agreement governing more than $1 billion in U.S. funding, saying repeated outreach from Washington had been ignored as an April 30 deadline passed without a deal.Outgoing U.S. ambassador Michael Gonzales said the failure to finalise the memorandum of understanding (MOU) had left funding continuing on an ad hoc basis, without a coherent implementation plan for programmes covering HIV, malaria, maternal and child health and disease preparedness."Instead of continuing to languish without…
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