Zambia to sign revised U.S. health deal without patient data and specimen-sharing clauses

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What happened

The U.S. has signed new bilateral health agreements with around two dozen African nations since last year, but some have pushed back on requirements to provide patient data.

Key facts

  • The U.S. has signed new bilateral health agreements with around two dozen African nations since last year, but some have pushed back on requirements to provide patient data.
  • Reported by Fortune and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:10:51 UTC.

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