ISS TODAY: Trump’s African health strategy sparks concern over extraction and corporate advantage

2026-03-08 - 08:33

The US’ America First Global Health Strategy aims to bypass NGOs and provide direct funding to African and Latin American governments, but many recipient countries see the deals as exploitative, tying health aid to data access and critical minerals. Critics warn the strategy prioritises US corporate and geopolitical interests over global health outcomes, raising concerns about sovereignty, equity and the role of multilateral institutions.