“We are going to die”: The frontline costs of Uganda’s new US health agreement
A new $2.3 billion health agreement between Uganda and the US is causing concerns among health workers and activists regarding the continuity of critical HIV/AIDS and post-abortion care services. The deal aims to transition donor-funded programs into the national system, but critics fear it may lead to service gaps.
Why it matters
The transition highlights the tension between 'health sovereignty' and the practical risks of withdrawing established NGO-led support in developing nations.
Soita Khatondi Wepukhulu is an award-winning investigative journalist reporting on global health, governance, and human rights in Africa. This article was originally published by the New Humanitarian here
The article focuses on the negative human impact and potential service failures resulting from policy changes, reflecting a critical perspective on the US-Uganda agreement.
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