Ghana rejects proposed US health aid deal, citing data concerns, source says
Ghana has rejected a proposed health aid deal with the U.S. due to concerns over sensitive health data sharing. This decision follows similar issues that have affected negotiations with other countries like Zimbabwe and Kenya. The U.S. administration continues to seek ways to strengthen its bilateral partnerships despite this setback.
- ▪Ghana's government rejected a bilateral health deal with the U.S. over data sharing concerns.
- ▪The U.S. has provided $219 million in foreign assistance to Ghana, including $96 million for health in 2024.
- ▪The proposed deal would have included $109 million in U.S. health assistance over five years.
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Ghana rejects proposed US health aid deal, citing data concerns, source saysSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished Apr 28, 2026, 05:32 PMUpdated Apr 29, 2026, 03:23 AMListenDAKAR, April 28 - Ghana has rejected a bilateral health deal with the U.S., a source familiar with the negotiations told Reuters, the latest stumbling block to the Trump administration's effort to overhaul foreign aid.The government of President John Dramani Mahama balked at terms requiring the sharing of sensitive health data, the source said.The same issue sank talks with Zimbabwe this year and also prompted a court to suspend implementation of Kenya's deal pending the hearing of a case filed by a consumer protection group.Spokespeople for Ghana's foreign ministry and government did not…
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