Ghana Rejects US Health Deal Over Data Privacy Concerns, Seeks New Agreement
Ghana has declined a proposed health agreement with the United States due to concerns over data privacy. The deal would have allowed U.S. entities access to Ghana's sensitive health data without adequate safeguards, according to Arnold Kavaarpuo, executive director of Ghana's Data Protection Commission. The agreement, part of the U.S.'s 'America First' global health funding approach, offered significant financial support to bolster Ghana's public health systems. However, the lack of governance oversight and the potential for data misuse led Ghana to reject the proposal, seeking improved conditions for a future agreement.