Kenya signs landmark health deal with US despite data fears

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete December 5, 2025 at 11:33 AM

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Kenya and the US have signed a $2.5 billion, five-year health agreement aimed at combating infectious diseases in Kenya. The US will contribute $1.7 billion, while Kenya will cover $850 million. The deal, the first of its kind since changes to US foreign aid under the Trump administration, targets HIV/Aids, malaria, tuberculosis, maternal care, polio eradication, and infectious disease preparedness. While officials tout increased transparency, concerns have arisen regarding potential US access to sensitive Kenyan health data, though Kenya's Health Minister assures only de-identified, aggregated data will be shared. The US Secretary of State emphasized the shift towards direct government funding, praising Kenya's role in international missions. The agreement aligns with the US "America First Global Health Strategy," making aid dependent on negotiations that advance US priorities.

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Marco Rubio 40% William Ruto 50% Aden Duale 60% Donald Trump ×280% United States ×280% Kenya ×490%

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health agreement 90% foreign aid 80% infectious diseases 70% us-kenya relations 60% data privacy 60% healthcare funding 50% global health strategy 50% malaria 40% tuberculosis 40% hiv/aids 40%