Global health must be led by countries, not designed for them – Mintah Akandoh

His remarks come after the government rejected a proposed US$109 million health compact with the United States, citing concerns about provisions involving Ghana’s health data, financing obligations and regulatory authority.

For Ghana, the debate extends beyond the terms of one bilateral agreement to questions about sustainable health financing, domestic production capacity and the protection of national health information.

Ghana has renewed its call for a country-led global health system, with Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh telling the World Health Summit in Berlin that international health policies must be shaped with countries rather than imposed on them.