"The proposed package was aimed at supporting disease control efforts in several African countries. However, reports indicate that the funding arrangements in some cases were tied to granting Washington greater access to mineral resources and sensitive health data of citizens in participating countries." #Africa #AfricaPol #Zambia #Zimbabwe #USPol #PublicHealth https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/02/26/zambia-declines-us1-billion-health-deal-over-national-interest-concerns/