LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Malawi and the United States have signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) worth US$936 million (approximately K1.6 trillion) aimed at strengthening the country’s health sector.
The deal, announced by the US Department of State, includes up to US$792 million (about K1.3 trillion) in support over the next five years to combat HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other infectious diseases, as well as enhance disease surveillance and outbreak response.
The agreement includes support for Malawi’s efforts to achieve its 95-95-95 goals for HIV/AIDS epidemic control, focusing on sustainable and integrated service delivery approaches.
Malawi will co-invest in health priorities, including HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, maternal and child health, and global health security.
The US Department of State has stated that the partnership aims to bolster Malawi’s health system, empowering the country to increase ownership of its HIV/AIDS response and improve disease surveillance and outbreak response capabilities.
The agreement was signed on Wednesday, with a deadline of December 31, 2025.
The deal has raised concerns over data protection, with a clause in the agreement sparking debate over potential access to sensitive health information by foreign governments.
