Rwanda signs $228 agreement with US under Washington's new aid model
The United States and Rwanda have formalized a $228 million agreement to enhance Rwanda's health sector and support long-term financial self-reliance.
The United States and Rwanda have formalized a $228 million agreement to enhance Rwanda's health sector and support long-term financial self-reliance.
The agreement provides for the allocation of $158 million from the US to assist Rwanda in addressing infectious diseases such as HIV and malaria. This funding will also support the enhancement of surveillance and outbreak preparedness.
Rwanda has committed to increasing its domestic health investment by $70 million, as indicated by the US State Department.
The United States and Rwanda have formalized a $228 million agreement to enhance Rwanda's health sector and support long-term financial self-reliance.
This agreement is part of the broader America First Global Health Strategy, which aims to bolster countries' self-reliance in managing their health sectors. Earlier this week, Kenya became the first nation to enter into a similar agreement under this strategy.
Based on reporting by Africanews.
