Ghana Declines U.S. Health Data Deal Citing Privacy Concerns
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 19:50 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
Ghana has turned down a proposed health partnership with the United States over worries that the agreement would require extensive data sharing. Officials say protecting citizens’ privacy outweighs the potential benefits of the deal. No alternative sources offered a different interpretation.
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