U.S. and Zambia Sign $2.49 Billion Health Financing Deal After Removing Data Sharing Clauses

The U.S. government and Zambia have signed a $2.49 billion health financing agreement, with the U.S. contributing $1.52 billion and Zambia investing $975 million over the next five years. The deal was finalized after clauses related to specimen and patient data sharing, which had previously stalled negotiations, were removed.