Uganda and United States sign $1.7 billion five-year health funding agreement in Kampala

The Government of Uganda and the United States signed a $1.7 billion Strategic Objective Agreement to fund Uganda's health sector from 2026 to 2030, at the Ministry of Finance headquarters in Kampala, according to the Daily Monitor. Under the deal, the US is to channel a growing share of its funds through Ugandan government systems as budget support, overseen by a Joint Health Steering Committee. Finance Minister Henry Musasizi, Health Minister Dr Chris Baryomunsi and US Chargé d'Affaires Mikaele Cleverley spoke at the signing.