Zambia signs US health deal after disputes over data-sharing

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The US will provide $1.5bn (£1.1bn) under the deal that was negotiated after Trump cut USAID funding.

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  • The US will provide $1.5bn (£1.1bn) under the deal that was negotiated after Trump cut USAID funding.
  • Reported by BBC News and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:24:05 UTC.

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