Washington, April 7 -- The United States has signed a five-year, USD 36.1 million health cooperation agreement with Cambodia, marking the first such deal in Asia under President Donald Trump's "America First Global Health Strategy," the State Department said on Monday.
The memorandum of understanding (MOU), signed ith the Royal Government of Cambodia, aims to strengthen efforts to combat infectious diseases including HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis, according to a statement by Principal Deputy Spokesperson Thomas "Tommy" Pigott.
Washington plans to contribute more than USD 30.8 million, while Cambodia has committed to increasing its own health spending by over USD 5.3 million, taking greater responsibility for supply chains and expandi...