The United States government has reaffirmed its commitment to working with Uganda to improve the livelihoods of Ugandans and strengthen cooperation between the two countries. US Chargé d'Affaires in Uganda, Mikael Cleverley, made the remarks at an event marking the 250th anniversary of American independence at the US Embassy in Kampala. He emphasized Washington's continued support for the growing US-Uganda relationship.
Cleverley highlighted areas of cooperation, including health cooperation, commercial diplomacy, innovation, and people-to-people ties. The US will continue working with Uganda to strengthen health and humanitarian cooperation, supporting innovation aimed at improving health outcomes and global health security. This commitment builds on existing partnerships between the two countries.
The reaffirmation comes weeks after Uganda and the US signed a five-year Strategic Objective Agreement covering health cooperation between 2026 and 2030. The agreement commits the US to providing about $1.7 billion to support Uganda's efforts to prevent, detect, and respond to infectious disease threats. Uganda has also committed to increasing its own health financing.
The new arrangement will see a greater share of US health assistance channeled through Ugandan government systems, moving away from predominantly off-budget support. This shift aims to enhance sustainability and local ownership of health programs. The agreement reflects the US and Uganda's shared commitment to improving health outcomes.
During the event, Cleverley celebrated the people who laid the foundation for the US, citing their acts of courage, vision, and determination. He noted that these traits are also characteristic of the US-Uganda partnership, which aims to bring about positive change. The US-Uganda relationship has grown significantly over the years.
The US Chargé d'Affaires emphasized that the US can bring an added ingredient to any partnership, highlighting the value of collaboration between the two countries. The US-Uganda partnership has the potential to drive progress in various areas, including health, commerce, and innovation. The two countries will continue to work together.
The US reaffirmation of commitment to supporting Uganda underscores the strong bilateral relationship between the two countries. The partnership is expected to yield positive results, improving the livelihoods of Ugandans and promoting global health security. Key areas of cooperation will continue to drive progress in the US-Uganda relationship.
Key points
- The US has committed $1.7 billion to support Uganda's health sector under a new five-year agreement.
- The US and Uganda have agreed to channel a greater share of health assistance through Ugandan government systems.
- The US-Uganda partnership aims to improve health outcomes, promote commercial diplomacy, and strengthen people-to-people ties.
