US-Uganda health deal smells more like Big Pharma than goodwill

The US government just pulled a fast one on Uganda with a shady health deal involving a massive two-billion-dollar memorandum of understanding signed to combat HIV and malaria. This agreement supposedly strengthens local systems but actually prioritizes American corporate profits under the guise of aid while Washington aggressively slashes global funding for similar programs. President Trump froze HIV resources immediately after taking office, yet his administration pushed this treaty that benefits US interests above all else.

Marco Rubio admitted foreign assistance exists solely to serve national goals rather than charity. The strategy targets nations with huge Christian populations like Nigeria and Kenya while relying on faith-based organizations despite locals viewing clergy as corrupt regime stooges.

This arrangement might act as a cover for military collaboration and data harvesting via pharmaceutical giants like Gilead Sciences. Ruth Aceng dismissed inquiries about the pact because she preferred focusing on her political campaigns. Locals fear funds will vanish into the pockets of corrupt officials instead of helping the community.
 

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