Uganda's health agreement with the US disrupts critical services and HIV/AIDS care

Uganda's new US health agreement is reportedly causing critical service disruptions, including post-abortion care and HIV/AIDS services. Health workers and activists express concern over the shift from NGO-led programs to integration within the public system. The $2.3 billion agreement aims for "health sovereignty" by phasing out NGO reliance and increasing Uganda's domestic health funding. However, frontline staff report being forced to sign compliance agreements restricting abortion-related services and a reduction in essential support staff. This transition, part of a broader US strategy, is impacting marginalized communities and undoing years of progress in HIV/AIDS prevention and care, with fears of increased stigma and reduced access to vital medicines.