At a Glance
- US commits $480 M to Ivory Coast health sector
- Ivory Coast pledges up to $292 M by 2030
- Deal part of America First global health strategy
- Why it matters: This shift moves U.S. aid toward trade, innovation and shared prosperity, reshaping health support in Africa.
The United States and Ivory Coast signed a health deal in Abidjan that will see the U.S. provide $480 million to the West African nation’s health sector as part of its America First global health funding pacts.
U.S. Health Pact Details
The agreement covers HIV, malaria, maternal and child health, and global health security. It follows more than a dozen other African agreements amid U.S. aid cuts.
- HIV
- Malaria
- Maternal and child health
- Global health security
Financial Commitments
| Party | Commitment | Share of Total |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. | $480 M | 40% |
| Ivory Coast | $292 M | 60% |
**U.S. Ambassador to Ivory Coast Jessica Davis Ba stated:
> “Today, our bilateral cooperation is entering a new phase. We are implementing the America First global health strategy.”
The Trump administration says the new “America First” global health funding agreements are meant to increase self-sufficiency and eliminate what it says are ideology and waste from international assistance.
USAID had invested $115 million in Ivory Coast, supporting health, education, and aid for refugees from neighboring Sahel states. Analysts say the new approach aligns with President Donald Trump’s pattern of transactional deals.
Key Takeaways
- The U.S. will invest $480 M in Ivory Coast health.
- Ivory Coast commits $292 M**, covering 60% of the pact.
- The deal reflects a shift from aid to trade, innovation, and shared prosperity.
This partnership marks a new phase in U.S. health cooperation with Africa, redefining how aid is delivered and shared.
