Ghana Turns Down US Health Aid Deal

(MENAFN) Ghana has reportedly turned down a proposed health assistance agreement with the United States, citing concerns over requirements related to the sharing of sensitive health data, according to reports citing sources familiar with the talks.

The decision is described as part of broader shifts in US foreign aid policy under the so-called “America First Global Health Strategy,” which emphasizes co-investment from partner countries and aims to reduce long-term aid dependence while promoting American health-related initiatives abroad.

Under the proposed arrangement, Ghana would have received approximately $109 million in US health assistance over a five-year period. However, concerns were raised over data-sharing provisions included in the agreement, which ultimately became a key point of disagreement during negotiations.

Reports indicate that discussions between the two sides began last November but became increasingly tense as a deadline set by Washington in late April approached. A source familiar with the process said negotiations initially progressed normally but became more pressured toward the end.

Ghana is said to have formally communicated its decision to the US administration, although government and foreign ministry officials have not publicly commented on the matter.

US officials, for their part, have stated that details of bilateral negotiations are not typically disclosed, while emphasizing continued interest in strengthening ties with Ghana.

The broader initiative has reportedly resulted in agreements with 32 countries, totaling more than $20 billion in combined commitments from the United States and partner nations.

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