US EditionUS and Kenya sign first of what are expected to be dozens of ‘America First’ global health deals
The $2.5 billion pact aims to combat infectious diseases and transition health worker funding to Kenya's government, with the U.S. providing $1.7 billion over five years.
- On Dec 4, the United States and Kenya signed a five-year, $2.5 billion Health Cooperation Framework in Washington, the first bilateral deal under the Trump administration's foreign-aid overhaul.
- Following the dismantling of USAID earlier this year, officials said the administration announced an 'America First Global Health Strategy,' aiming to shift aid to partner governments.
- Under the framework, the U.S. government will contribute $1.7 billion and the Kenyan government will cover $850 million over five years, targeting HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, maternal and child health, polio, and outbreak preparedness.
- Privacy advocates warned the government-to-government model raised fears of U.S. access to sensitive health data, while Kenya's Cabinet Secretary for Health Aden Duale said only aggregated, de-identified data would be shared and that `Your health data is a national strategic asset`.
- U.S. officials say the Kenya compact is a model and similar agreements with dozens of countries will be signed in the coming weeks, excluding some large African countries like Nigeria and South Africa.
51 Articles
51 Articles
US to Give $1.6 Billion to Kenya as Part of ‘America First’ Global Health Strategy
The U.S. government announced it will give more than $1.6 billion to Kenya’s health system over five years, in the first such agreement reached since U.S. President Donald Trump’s overhaul of foreign aid. The agreement on Dec. 4 follows September’s announcement of a new “America First Global Health Strategy,” calling for poorer nations to do more to combat diseases such as AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis, with the eventual goal of transitioning …
Trump Administration Unveils New Foreign Aid Strategy, Cuts Out ‘NGO Industrial Complex’ - Real News Now
The Trump administration is reshaping U.S. foreign aid to prioritize direct partnerships with foreign governments, slashing reliance on the bloated non-governmental organization (NGO) sector that critics say has siphoned off billions through inefficiency and bloated executive pay. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the overhaul Thursday during the signing of a $2.5 billion Health Cooperation Framework with Kenya. The deal provides up to $1…
ABC FOX Montana
US signs health aid deal with Kenya in Trump first
The United States on Thursday signed a $2.5 billion health aid deal with Kenya, the first such bilateral agreement after President Donald Trump tore down the historic US aid agency and sidelined NGOs.
Kenya: United States and Kenya Sign Five-Year, $2.5 Billion Health Cooperation Framework
Document - The Governments of the United States and the Republic of Kenya today signed a five-year, $2.5 billion Health Cooperation Framework that outlines a comprehensive vision to save lives, strengthen Kenya's health system, and make America safer, stronger, and more prosperous. Kenya is the first African country to successfully negotiate a new health partnership with the United States.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 45% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
