The United States and Ivory Coast have signed a health agreement worth $480 million, with the US committing funds to the West African nation's health sector, including HIV, malaria, and maternal health. This pact, framed within the "America First" global health strategy, emphasizes shared responsibility, with Ivory Coast contributing significantly. US Ambassador Jessica Davis Ba described it as a shift towards trade, innovation, and shared prosperity, moving beyond traditional aid models. This agreement follows previous US aid cuts to several African nations.