GOVERNMENT says Zambia’s annual health expenditure is projected to increase from approximately $628 million in 2026 to over $1 billion by 2030, following a partnership with the United States government. Ministry of Health Spokesperson Georgia Mutale Chimombo says the Zambian government is expected to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the United States government on health assistance. In a statement, Chimombo said the proposed co-financed partnership was aimed at strengthening Zambia’s health system, while supporting the country’s transition towards self-reliance by 2030. “The government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) and the United States Government (USG) are expected to soon sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on health assistance, marking a significant milestone in the two countries’ long-standing partnership in...