Uganda Secures Up to $1.7 Billion in New U.S. Health Funding Boost
The partnership aims to strengthen Uganda’s fight against HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, and maternal health challenges.
By The Urban Gazette Political & Health Desk
Kampala, Uganda
Uganda is set to receive up to $1.7 billion in U.S. health funding under a new bilateral agreement aligned with the America First Global Health Strategy, marking one of the largest health support packages the country has received in recent years.
The multi-year funding will support programs targeting HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, maternal and child health, and polio eradication. As part of the agreement, Uganda committed to increasing domestic health financing by at least $500 million.
Government officials hailed the agreement as a “landmark moment” for Uganda’s strained health sector, which faces chronic equipment shortages, understaffing, and gaps in essential medicines.
“This partnership strengthens our public health systems at a crucial time,” a Ministry of Health spokesperson said.
U.S. officials emphasized that the deal fits within Washington’s renewed focus on bilateral partnerships and accountability.
Why it Matters
Uganda’s reliance on donor health funding remains high — this deal prevents potential program collapses.
HIV treatment and maternal health services will receive badly needed reinforcement.
The agreement signals recalibrated U.S.–Uganda diplomatic ties.
Comes amid global reductions in multilateral aid.
What to Watch
Implementation breakdown: which programs get the largest shares.
Changes in health worker staffing and drug availability.
Domestic accountability demands from Washington.
Uganda’s ability to meet its own $500M financing pledge.
