Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa/GETTY IMAGESThe United States has expressed regret over Zimbabwe’s decision to withdraw from negotiations on a bilateral health Memorandum of understanding (MOU) that would have provided $367 million over five years to support key health programmes in the country. In a statement, US Ambassador to Zimbabwe Pamela Tremont said the decision was “regrettable” and would impact millions of Zimbabweans who rely on US-supported health services. Since 2006, the US has invested more than $1.9 billion in Zimbabwe’s health sector, contributing significantly to the country achieving the UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets. “Sixteen African countries have signed health collaboration MOUs with the United States, representing over $18.3 billion in new health funding,” Ambassador Tremont said. Observers say the withdrawal may impact ongoing HIV, malaria, and maternal health programs and underscores the challenges of sustaining large-scale international health investments without full governmental cooperation.

Source: The Star February 25, 2026 23:32 UTC