Liberia’s new U.S. health deal is being sold as progress, but experts warn it may leave the country more vulnerable than ever. Funding for lifesaving programs has been slashed, oversight is weaker, and critical services for women and families could disappear just when Liberians need them most. Even more alarming, the agreement gives the U.S. sweeping access to national health data for decades — in a country with no strong privacy protections. As health workers and advocates raise the alarm, one truth is becoming impossible to ignore: a deal meant to strengthen Liberia’s health system may instead expose its deepest weaknesses.

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This story was a collaboration with New Narratives as part of the Investigating Liberia project. Funding was provided by a private donor and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency. The donors had no say in the story’s content.