Malawi has signed a five-year, $936 million health cooperation agreement with the United States to fight HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis.
The deal aims to strengthen Malawi’s health system and curb major infectious diseases affecting the country.
The agreement falls under the America First Global Health Strategy and is subject to approval by the US Congress.
US State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said Washington plans to provide nearly $300 million over five years.
Malawi will boost its own health spending by about $143.8 million annually during the agreement period.
Health Minister Madalitso Baloyi said the pact comes as Malawi struggles following recent cuts in US health aid.
“This bilateral agreement is going to ease most of our health challenges,” Baloyi said.
