HARARE – United States ambassador to Zimbabwe Pamela Marie Tremont, has reaffirmed her country’s commitment to continuous support of Zimbabwe’s health sector with a significant annual investment of $200 million.
This substantial funding aims to combat various diseases and pandemics, ensuring adequate healthcare for the country.
Speaking at the commemoration of the US Declaration of Independence in Harare on Thursday, Tremont highlighted the impact of the US’s support on Zimbabwe’s healthcare system.
“Our largest investment in Zimbabwe’s future has been in health, grounded in a belief that Zimbabwe needs all her people to thrive.
“Every year we contribute more than $200 million to identify and treat HIV and other infectious diseases, offering a healthier, more prosperous future for countless Zimbabweans.
“Working together we’ve seen the incidence of malaria in Zimbabwe drop by 40 percent in the last 10 years,” said Tremont.
Added the US diplomat, “1.2 million HIV positive mothers, fathers, and children can live a normal life expectancy because of the medications we provide and Zimbabweans administer.
“Together we brought cholera under control and are working together to keep our people safe from Mpox.
“As we look to the future, let me close by drawing from the last line of our declaration of independence: We pledge our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honour.”
While acknowledging the challenges faced by Zimbabwe, Tremont expressed optimism about the country’s future.
She emphasized the importance of an inclusive economy based on the rule of law and respect for constitutional rights.
