Zambia-US to sign health agreement
By George Zulu
THE Zambian and the United States governments have reached a conclusion to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on health assistance.
Ministry of Health spokesperson Georgia Chimombo said the proposed MoU outlines a performance-based, co-financed partnership aimed at strengthening Zambia’s health system while supporting the country’s transition towards self-reliance by 2030.
Chimombo said central to the collaboration was a shared commitment to sustaining essential health services, strengthening national systems, and ensuring gains made over the years were protected.
“The proposed agreement is expected to sustain and expand access to essential health services, including HIV, tuberculosis, malaria, and maternal and child health services,” she said.
The partnership would enhance disease surveillance, laboratory capacity, and health data systems while progressively transitioning system functions such as supply chains, workforce management and digital systems to full government ownership.
Chimombo said once signed, implementation would be overseen by a Joint Health Cooperation Steering Committee.
