Zimbabwe Rejects $350 Million U.S. Health Aid Over Sovereignty Fears

[Yesha]

In a December 23, 2025 letter, Mnangagwa ordered officials to stop negotiations on the memorandum under the U.S. America First Global Health Strategy, citing risks like direct access to health data, potential ties to critical minerals, and undermining multilateral efforts after the U.S. left the WHO.

While many online voices praised the stand for prioritizing national autonomy, analysts worry about Zimbabwe's strained health sector, which depends heavily on foreign aid including over $2 billion from the U.S. since 2004.

At least 14 other African nations have signed similar bilateral pacts totaling billions.

 

[ruhi]

Ameshaliibia waZimbabwe mabilionea hivyo haweza kuwaonena wananchi huruma kuhusiana na bora wa afya zao. Kwamba USA wakitaka data za wagonjwa wa Zimbabwe atashindwa? Anafanya siasa za kupuuzi sana.