Revealed: ‘Red flags’ is US health deals with Kenya, Africa

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The United States is finalizing health deals worth $19.8 billion with 18 African countries, including Kenya, with concerns raised about potentially exploitative terms.

The US has committed $12.2 billion, while African nations contribute $7.5 billion.
Virology professor Oyewale Tomori has identified "red flags" such as the demand for rapid sharing of sensitive health data and pathogen samples without guaranteed access to resulting innovations.
Concerns are also raised about potential links between health agreements and economic interests, and the emphasis on specific religious healthcare providers in Nigeria, potentially undermining the World Health Organization's**(WHO)** systems.

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