Ghana has rejected a proposed $109 million health aid deal with the United States, citing concerns over sharing sensitive health data. According to #Reuters, the decision marks a setback for the Trump administration’s efforts to overhaul foreign aid.
The proposed deal, negotiated since November, aimed to provide health assistance over five years. However, Ghana objected to conditions requiring the sharing of sensitive data, citing data sovereignty concerns. A source familiar with the negotiations stated that discussions were initially normal but became increasingly pressured, especially towards the April 24 deadline.
The US had disbursed $219 million in foreign assistance to Ghana in 2024, including $96 million for health programs. The rejected deal was part of the Trump administration’s “America First Global Health Strategy,” emphasizing recipient countries’ greater self-reliance.
Similar data-sharing concerns have stalled negotiations with Zimbabwe and Kenya. The US State Department maintains its commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Ghana, despite the stalled deal.
Ghana has formally communicated its position to the Trump administration, prioritizing data protection and national sovereignty.
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Source: Stella Sunu
