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Zambia: Zambia Finalises U.S.$1.5 Bln Us Health Funding Deal As Zimbabwe Rejects Terms

[New Zimbabwe] ZAMBIA is set to sign a US$1.5 billion health funding agreement with the United States this week after resolving a dispute over sensitive health data-sharing requirements.

Zambia is set to finalise a US$1.5 billion health funding deal with the United States, overcoming disputes over sensitive health data-sharing requirements. Zimbabwe and Ghana will miss out on the funding after rejecting the terms due to concerns about data sharing. The agreement, confirmed by Zambia's Health Minister Roma Chilengi, will see the US provide US$1.5 billion over five years, while Zambia contributes US$2.1 billion.

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