Uganda and USA sign US$2.2bln MoU on bilateral health cooperation
The MoU is expected to deepen U.S.–Uganda relations while supporting efforts to build a resilient health system capable of preventing and responding to emerging and existing infectious diseases
KAMPALA, December 10, 2025 — Uganda and the United States of America have signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding [MoU] on bilateral health cooperation valued at US$ 2.2 billion. The agreement, signed today at the Ministry of Finance headquarters in Kampala, outlines a comprehensive plan to strengthen Uganda’s health system and advance shared global health priorities.
The MoU is expected to deepen U.S.–Uganda relations while supporting efforts to build a resilient health system capable of preventing and responding to emerging and existing infectious diseases.
Finance Minister Matia Kasaija signed on behalf of the Government of Uganda, while U.S. Ambassador to Uganda William W. Popp signed on behalf of the United States.
Under the agreement, the United States commits to providing US$1.7 billion over the next five years to support priority health programmes, including HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, maternal and child health, polio eradication, global health security, human resources for health, disease surveillance, and emergency preparedness. The framework also includes support for faith-based healthcare providers across Uganda.
The Government of Uganda, in turn, has pledged to increase domestic health expenditure by US$500 million during the same period, with the goal of gradually assuming greater financial responsibility for its national health system.
“This collaboration will yield not only disease-specific outcomes but also significant improvements in national systems, institutions, and workforce capacity. This is highly commendable,” said Finance Minister Kasaija during the signing ceremony.
Popp noted that the MoU marks a substantial long-term commitment by both nations to co-invest in shared global health priorities. “We are building on prior successes and making a significant shift towards promoting self-reliance in the health sector through strong community health systems, clear performance metrics, and a foundational commitment to data systems and global health security. These efforts will help prevent and stop outbreaks from threatening Uganda, the United States, and the world,” he said.
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