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flag The U.S. signed new health deals with nine African nations, cutting funding by nearly half and boosting co-financing, aligning with 'America First' priorities.

flag The U.S. has signed new health agreements with nine African nations under a revised global health framework aligned with the Trump administration’s “America First” priorities. flag The deals, replacing former USAID programs, emphasize direct government-to-government negotiations, reduced U.S. funding—down 49% on average compared to 2024—and increased co-financing by recipient countries. flag Nigeria’s agreement, worth over $2 billion, includes a focus on Christian-led health facilities, while countries like Rwanda and Uganda have also signed, some alongside deportation agreements with the U.S. South Africa did not secure a deal, reportedly due to diplomatic tensions. flag The shift reduces ideological and bureaucratic spending, aiming to promote self-sufficiency, though critics warn of weakened health systems in vulnerable regions.

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