The United States and the Government of Malawi have signed a five-year bilateral health co-operation Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).  The Memorandum of Understanding sets a new course for national ownership, co-investment, and measurable results. Under the arrangement, the United States intends to provide up to $792 million US Dollars over the next five years to support Malawi's efforts to combat HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other infectious diseases, and bolster disease surveillance and outbreak response. Malawi will increase its overall annual health spending by an additional $143.8 million during the life of the MOU. Sisi Segalo has more on the story…

<p>The United States and the Government of Malawi have signed a five-year bilateral health co-operation Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). &nbsp;The Memorandum of Understanding sets a new course for national ownership, co-investment, and measurable results. Under the arrangement, the United States intends to provide up to $792 million US Dollars over the next five years to support Malawi's efforts to combat HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other infectious diseases, and bolster disease surveillance and outbreak response. Malawi will increase its overall annual health spending by an additional $143.8 million during the life of the MOU. Sisi Segalo has more on the story&hellip;</p>

An English news and current affairs wrap with a fresh take on the day’s top stories, hosted by the seasoned journalist Tsepiso Makwetla.

<p>An English news and current affairs wrap with a fresh take on the day&rsquo;s top stories, hosted by the seasoned journalist Tsepiso Makwetla.</p>