US Ends Health Aid Talks with Zimbabwe over Data Sharing Dispute

The United States has announced it will wind down its health aid to Zimbabwe after bilateral funding talks collapsed over concerns about data sharing and sovereignty. The US had proposed $367 million over five years to support health programs including HIV/AIDS treatment, tuberculosis, and maternal health. Zimbabwe rejected the offer, citing unequal terms requiring access to sensitive health data without reciprocal benefits. US officials highlighted the aid's role in Zimbabwe's HIV treatment progress, while Zimbabwe emphasized protecting national security and data sovereignty.