US signs $480m health aid deal with Ivory Coast under new strategy

Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera
2h ago
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The deal includes Ivory Coast committing $292m to health funding by 2030 under the US strategy.
US signs $480m health aid deal with Ivory Coast under new strategy
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The US and Ivory Coast signed a $480 million public health aid agreement under the America First Global Health Strategy. This is the largest among multiple bilateral arrangements aimed at reforming US foreign health aid. The Ivory Coast will provide up to $292 million in health funding by 2030 as part of the deal. The new approach focuses on trade and innovation, but experts warn it carries risks for service delivery and public health gains.
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Key insights

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    Largest agreement under new US aid strategy: The $480 million deal with Ivory Coast is the biggest among more than a dozen bilateral agreements under the America First Global Health Strategy.

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    Ivory Coast health funding commitment: The Ivory Coast has committed to provide up to $292 million in health funding by 2030 as part of the agreement.

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    Expert concerns about aid effectiveness: Experts warn that the new aid approach may risk public health delivery due to transactional pressures and oversight challenges.

Takeaways

While the deal aims to increase accountability and self-sufficiency in health aid, it carries significant risks to maintaining public health services.

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