world 28 April 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Ghana Turns Down US Health Aid Proposal Over Data Sharing Worries
Ghana has rejected a proposed US health aid agreement due to concerns over sharing sensitive health data, according to a source involved in the talks. This rejection marks another hurdle for the Trump administration's push to reform foreign aid under its 'America First Global Health Strategy.'. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/world/ghana-rejects-proposed-us-health-aid-deal-citing-data-concerns-source-says-5439322
Ghana’s government under President John Dramani Mahama has declined a bilateral health agreement with the United States, citing issues with required sharing of sensitive health data. A source close to the negotiations revealed this development to Reuters.
This comes amid the Trump administration’s efforts to reshape foreign aid through the ‘America First Global Health Strategy,’ launched in September. The strategy pushes for greater involvement from recipient nations in tackling diseases like HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, and polio, aiming for self-reliance.
Similar data concerns derailed talks with Zimbabwe earlier this year and led to a court suspension of Kenya’s deal after a consumer group challenge.
Negotiations for the Ghana deal began last November, promising $109 million in US health aid over five years. In 2024, the US provided Ghana with $219 million in aid, including $96 million for health. The source noted initial smooth talks turned intense, with a US deadline of April 24 that Ghana could not meet.
Ghana has informed the Trump administration of its stance. Meanwhile, the US State Department, which avoids detailing bilateral talks, has secured 32 deals worth $20.6 billion total, including co-investments from partners. More agreements are anticipated soon.
Spokespeople from Ghana’s foreign ministry and government did not comment, while a US spokesperson emphasized ongoing efforts to bolster ties.
Source: Daily Monitor (Uganda)