Zimbabwe rejects US$367 million US health aid

The government rejected a US$367 million health funding package from the United States, citing conditions that would compromise national sovereignty. Information Minister Dr Zhemu Soda said the decision was made to protect citizens. The US offered the funding as part of its health assistance to support health programmes, but authorities objected to the terms attached. The government said it prioritised sovereignty over the financial assistance, drawing attention to the conditions placed on bilateral aid. The rejection leaves the health sector without the additional US$367 million.