{
  "id": 10456644,
  "title": "Mahama explains Ghana’s rejection of US health compact over medical records, FDA concerns",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/mahama-explains-ghanas-rejection-of-us-health-compact-over-medical",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-09-28T13:47:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/mahama-explains-ghanas-rejection-of-us-health-compact-over-medical-records-fda-concerns/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President John Dramani Mahama shed light on Ghana's decision to reject a proposed health compact from the United States, revealing that several provisions in the agreement raised significant concerns. The President explained that during the review process, the Ministry of Health identified issues related to Ghana's medical records, financing obligations, and regulatory authority. One particularly contentious provision required Ghana to provide the United States with its pathogen profile and medical records, raising concerns about data sovereignty. Additionally, the compact demanded a specific amount of counterpart funding, which further fueled the Cabinet's decision to reject the proposal. The President emphasized that these conditions were unacceptable and that the rejection was swift and decisive. Mahama stated that the agreement's humiliating terms and the prospect of losing US health and development assistance prompted Ghana to reject the pact. He vowed that Ghana would focus on strengthening its own health financing and production capabilities while maintaining its engagement with international partners. The rejection of the US compact coincides with the withdrawal of US health and development aid, which Mahama has linked to the launch of the Accra Reset initiative. The President has been advocating for greater health self-reliance through initiatives like the Accra Reset, which aims to bolster local production of medicines and vaccines, research capacity, and health systems less reliant on external funding. At a recent Accra Reset event in New York, Mahama unveiled the report \"A Sovereign Future for Health,\" outlining recommendations to strengthen health systems in the Global South and reduce dependence on external financing. Mahama emphasized that the goal is not to isolate Ghana from international partners but to foster more equal and sustainable partnerships. The proposed US compact, along with other bilateral health arrangements, was among the agreements being negotiated following the restructuring of US foreign assistance, with several African countries expressing concerns over certain aspects of the new arrangements.",
  "summary": "President John Dramani Mahama has explained Ghana’s decision to reject a proposed health compact from the United States, saying some of the conditions attached to the agreement were unacceptable. The President said the proposal, which was intended to replace some health funding previously provided through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), was reviewed by the Ministry…",
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      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/our-mental-health-is-restored-how-medical-trust-fund-is-giving",
        "published": "2026-09-28T08:08:14.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "‘Our mental health is restored’: How Ghana Medical Trust Fund is healing doctors too",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/our-mental-health-is-restored-how-ghana-medical-trust-fund-is-healing",
        "published": "2026-09-28T08:08:30.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}