Ghana rejects US health deal over data concerns

Ghana has walked away from a proposed US health aid deal, citing concerns over terms requiring the sharing of sensitive health data. The rejected agreement, negotiated under the Trump administration’s “America First Global Health Strategy,” would have channeled $109 million in US health assistance to Ghana over five years while encouraging greater local responsibility for disease control. However, officials in Accra reportedly resisted mounting pressure to finalize the agreement, ultimately rejecting its terms ahead of an April deadline. The decision mirrors similar setbacks in Zimbabwe and Kenya, where data-sharing provisions have also sparked pushback. While the US seeks to reshape global aid partnerships, Ghana’s stance highlights growing tensions over sovereignty, privacy, and the future of international health cooperation.