The United States and Liberia have signed a five-year memorandum of understanding (MOU) for bilateral health cooperation, with a total value of $176 million. The agreement is part of the America First Global Health Strategy and aims to enhance collaborative efforts in public health between the two countries.
According to the MOU, the United States plans to provide up to $125 million in health assistance over the next five years. This funding will target HIV/AIDS, malaria, maternal and child health, as well as global health security. Liberia has committed to increasing its domestic health spending by nearly $51 million during this period. The agreement is designed to encourage long-term sustainability, promote transparency, and ensure efficient use of financial resources.
Recent years have seen Liberia make progress in several key public health areas. The country has advanced toward achieving the 95-95-95 HIV targets, reduced malaria incidence by more than 30 percent, and improved laboratory and disease surveillance capabilities. These developments demonstrate Liberia’s ability to manage its own health programs.
The new MOU emphasizes direct collaboration between governments and supports updates to national health systems. "This structure supports long-term sustainability, greater transparency, and more efficient use of financial resources," according to the statement issued at the signing.
The United States also announced plans to continue forming similar multiyear bilateral agreements on global health cooperation with other partner countries as part of a broader rollout of its global strategy.