CHAPTER One Foundation Executive Director Josiah Kalala has urged government to ensure that the United States health aid negotiations are mutually beneficial and implemented in a way that protects Zambians’ rights and institutions. On Saturday, Chief Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa said government was in talks with the United States, warning that freelance journalists should not mislead citizens or the international community over US health aid. His remarks followed reports by Reuters that Zambia had pushed back on part of a deal worth over $1 billion in global health aid from the United States because it did not align with the country’s interests. In a recent interview, Kalala said government should promptly disclose the MoU and any linked instruments. “We note...




