Zambia has signed a health deal with the United States worth $1.5bn, reached after disputes over data-sharing and following cuts to USAID funding, according to the BBC.
Key facts
- The US will provide $1.5bn (£1.1bn) under the deal, according to the BBC.
- The deal was negotiated after President Trump cut USAID funding, the BBC reports.
- The agreement followed disputes over data-sharing, per the BBC's reporting.
- Reported by the BBC on 8 October 2026.
Zambia has signed a health agreement with the United States under which Washington will provide $1.5bn (£1.1bn), according to the BBC.
The BBC reports that the deal was negotiated after US President Trump cut USAID funding.
According to the BBC, the agreement was signed after disputes over data-sharing.
The $1.5bn figure represents the value of the support the US will provide to Zambia under the deal, the BBC reports.
Further details of the terms of the agreement, including the timeline for the funding and the specifics of the data-sharing arrangements, were not set out in the available reporting.
Why it matters
US funding plays a significant role in health programmes in many countries, and changes to that support can affect services for large numbers of people.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the US providing under the deal?
The US will provide $1.5bn (£1.1bn) under the agreement, according to the BBC.
Why was the deal negotiated?
The BBC reports the deal was negotiated after President Trump cut USAID funding, and it followed disputes over data-sharing.