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Ghana becomes the latest African country to reject a US health deal, citing data sharing concerns
An official said the proposal would have given up to 10 U.S. entities access to health data without prior approval.
- Ghana rejected a $109 million U.S. health deal on Friday, citing concerns that the agreement would have required the nation to waive health sovereignty and violate domestic data protection laws.
- The proposal aligns with the Trump Administration's 'America First' strategy, which replaced the dismantled United States Agency for International Development to shift funding responsibility to partner nations like Ghana.
- Arnold Kavaarpuo, executive director of Ghana's Data Protection Commission, stated the access requested "went far beyond what would typically be required for the purpose for which it" was stated, allowing up to 10 U.S. entities unrestricted data use without prior approval.
- A government source described the deal as "dead" after U.S. negotiators allegedly became "hostile" and applied "pressure" during talks; Ghana has communicated its rejection to the U.S. while seeking improved conditions.
- Similar concerns have emerged across Africa, with Zimbabwe rejecting a proposal in February and Zambia pushing back on data access; Jean Kaseya, Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention Director General, cited "huge concerns" regarding these pacts.
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