Tanzania, July 2 -- Dar es Salaam. Tanzania and the United States have signed a five-year bilateral global health Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) worth $3.1 billion (about Sh8 trillion), marking a major shift towards a long-term partnership aimed at strengthening the country's health system and improving preparedness for future public health challenges.

The agreement seeks to improve healthcare delivery, strengthen disease surveillance and response systems. It also seeks to enhance Tanzania's ability to tackle infectious diseases and emerging health threats.

The deal forms part of the United States' America First Global Health Strategy, which promotes sustainable and country-led health partnerships.

Building on decades of cooperation...