US Agrees to Fund Maternal Health in Poorest Countries
US agrees to $25m deal for maternal health
The United States has agreed to a one-year, $25 million funding deal with UNICEF to support maternal and newborn health in at least 15 countries.
This arrangement aims to prevent shortages of life-saving medicines and equipment, following disruptions to aid programs in countries that previously relied on American assistance.
Affected Countries
- Congo
- Haiti
- Mali
The deal comes after the US had frozen and scaled back foreign aid, affecting healthcare in some countries, with facilities forced to buy medicines at market prices, doubling or tripling the cost of care.
Source: NTV Kenya. AI-assisted summary.
