US Enrols Malawi on its Global Health Strategy
On 14 January 2026, the USA and Malawi signed a USD 936 million bilateral health cooperation MoU under the Global Health Strategy (#GHS). Over the next five years from 2026 to 2030, the US will provide USD 792 million, while Malawi will contribute USD 144 million to enhance the health system in Malawi.
“The MoU is designed to leverage Malawi’s significant progress in addressing the HIV/AIDS epidemic, supporting the country’s commitment to maintaining its 95-95-95 goals for epidemic control through sustainable, integrated service delivery approaches that the government will self-maintian after the MoU concludes.”
US State Dept.Deputy Spokersperson Tommy Pigott
The #AmericaFirst Global Health Strategy aims to protect the US from infectious diseases while empowering recipient countries to strive for self-reliance and better accountability. Thus, the US will support Malawi’s 95-95-95 goals for epidemic control, targeting the most prevalent diseases such as HIV/AIDS, TB, and malaria. The America First Global Health Strategy is the new approach adopted by the US in lieu of health programs previously delivered by USAID.
“Since the US aid cut about a year ago, we have struggled to fund certain initiatives in the health sector. This bilateral agreement, therefore, is going to ease most of our health challenges.”
Malawi Health Minister Madalitso Baloyi
In addition, the US and Malawi will collaborate on maternal and child health, polio, and other significant health issues in Malawi. The agreement will put Malawi on a path for a more accessible, effective, and responsive health system, thanks to #digitalization and extension of rural reach.