The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and the Government of the United States have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) amounting to $ 1.616 billion.
According to the Ministry of Finance, the two governments reaffirmed their strong partnership and cooperation in the health sector, through a five-year grant agreement aimed at improving disease prevention, health system resilience and strengthening public health systems in Ethiopia.
Under the agreement, the United States Government, commits up to 1.016 billion USD grant financing and 150 million USD additional grant based on performance, to be channeled through the government system for supporting Ethiopia’s national health priorities over the coming years.
The Government of Ethiopia, in turn, reaffirmed its strong commitment with additional allocation of up to 450 million USD in co-financing, policy leadership, and effective implementation to ensure sustainability, accountability, and measurable impact.
Both sides highlighted that the MoU builds on decades of productive Ethiopia–U.S. cooperation, grounded in mutual respect, shared responsibility, and a common goal of safeguarding public health and promoting sustainable development.
According to the Ministry of Finance, the signing of the MoU demonstrates the shared resolve of Ethiopia and the United States to deepen collaboration in the health sector and to work together in addressing current and emerging health challenges for the benefit of the Ethiopian people.
The MoU was signed by Ahmed Shide, Minister of Finance, Mekdes Daba, Minister of Health, and Ervin Massinga, Ambassador of the United States of America.
