The United States has pledged $480 million to strengthen Ivory Coast’s health sector, signing a comprehensive agreement in Abidjan aimed at combating infectious diseases, improving maternal and child health, and enhancing overall health system resilience.
The deal is part of the “America First” global health funding strategy, reflecting priorities established under the Trump administration, and covers key areas such as HIV prevention and treatment, malaria control, maternal and child healthcare, and global health security.
U.S. officials said the funding is intended to enhance disease surveillance, improve vaccination coverage, and strengthen emergency preparedness, particularly in rural and underserved regions. Ivory Coast’s Minister of Health welcomed the agreement, describing it as a strategic boost for national health priorities.
Experts note that while the funding provides a significant resource infusion, it may shift global health funding dynamics, potentially affecting programs supported by multilateral organizations such as the Global Fund, Gavi, and WHO, which have long backed vaccine deployment and malaria control in the region.
The $480 million commitment will be disbursed over several years, with joint monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to track progress, ensure transparency, and measure improvements in health outcomes. U.S. officials emphasized that the partnership is mutually beneficial, strengthening both Ivory Coast’s health system and global health security initiatives.
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