The health data of millions of people across Africa is now being shared with the U.S. government, according to a ProPublica investigation.
Subscribe:AppleSpotifyAmazonRSSJul 14, 2026The health data of millions of people across Africa is now being shared with the U.S. government, according to a ProPublica investigation.
DownloadAbove, a hospital worker prepares lab work for a mother at a hospital in Ksumu, Kenya, that was once supported by USAID. Michel Lunanga/Getty Images
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