By Honester Mshoka
The United States government and Zambia have begun discussions to conclude an agreement for a 1.5-billion-dollar grant to support the health sector.
Health Minister ELIJAH MUCHIMA says the assistance will be delivered through a Memorandum of Understanding -MoU, which will run for five years beginning in April 2026.
Speaking during a high-level meeting in Lusaka, Dr. MUCHIMA said the government will work closely with the US to implement health services in line with the MoU.
Dr. MUCHIMA explained that the agreement will focus on technical areas, human resources, medical commodities and broader health system strengthening.
Meanwhile, US Ambassador to Zambia, MICHAEL GONZALES, said the support will reinforce laboratory and data systems, workforce capacity and medical interventions.
Mr. GONZALES noted that the partnership aims to ensure long-term sustainability in delivering quality healthcare to Zambians.
US State Department Senior Health Adviser BRAD SMITH added that the United States regards Zambia as a key partner.
