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flag U.S. considers cutting HIV/TB/malaria aid to Zambia to gain mining access, risking millions of lives.

flag The U.S. government is reportedly considering cutting HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria aid to Zambia—potentially affecting up to 1.3 million people—as leverage to secure greater access to the country’s copper, lithium, and cobalt resources. flag The proposed deal, part of a broader "America First" strategy, would require Zambia to increase domestic health spending, allow regulatory changes in mining, and share patient data with U.S. health companies. flag While the State Department has not confirmed the details, a draft memo obtained by The New York Times outlines using financial pressure to enforce compliance. flag The move has drawn sharp criticism for risking lives and undermining global health, with projections suggesting aid cuts could lead to millions of preventable deaths by 2030.

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