United States and Senegal Sign Landmark Bilateral Health Memorandum of Understanding (2026–2030) 

United States and Senegal Sign Landmark Bilateral Health Memorandum of Understanding (2026–2030)

    #002          March 14, 2026    

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United States and Senegal Sign Landmark Bilateral Health Memorandum of Understanding (2026–2030) 

The United States and Senegal have signed a new five-year, $90 million Bilateral Health Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), marking a major milestone in the two countries’ longstanding partnership to strengthen Senegal’s health system, prevent the spread of infectious diseases, and improve health outcomes for the Senegalese people. 

This jointly-decided MOU builds on more than 20 years of U.S.–Senegal health cooperation and reflects the two governments’ commitment to greater Senegalese self-reliance through locally led, robust health systems. 

The five-year MOU, signed on March 13 in Dakar, sets out a shared vision to save lives, expand sustainable health financing, and support priority health areas including HIV/AIDS, malaria, disease surveillance, and outbreak preparedness. 

Through the MOU, the Department of State, working with Congress, intends to provide up to $63 million over five years to support key health programs, digital health initiatives, and technical assistance. The Government of Senegal has committed to co-investing $27.3 million in new health funding over the five-year period through this MOU, taking on greater responsibility for essential services, and strengthening systems for procurement, human resources, and digital health. With the $27.3 million in new health funding through this bilateral MOU, the Government of Senegal has now committed to investing $71.4 million total over the next five years. The jointly-decided MOU will maintain 100% of funding for front-line medical workers and commodities in the first year, and outlines a gradual transition of certain responsibilities through its five years—such as procurement of health commodities and funding for frontline health workers—from U.S. support to the Government of Senegal, ensuring long-term sustainability. 

This MOU does not immediately transfer all U.S.-funded programs, reduce U.S. commitment, or give the U.S. access to private patient data.  Data protections remain governed by Senegalese law. 

This partnership advances shared global health goals while supporting Senegal’s goal of a resilient, self-reliant health system, lowering the risk of outbreaks reaching the United States, and safeguarding decades of progress made by the United States and Senegal in the fight against infectious diseases. 

For more information, please contact the U.S. Embassy Press Office at usembassymedia@state.gov.