Dr. Thomas Anaba Defends Ghana’s Rejection of US Health Compact
Dr. Thomas Anaba, Member of Parliament for Garu, has defended Ghana’s decision to reject the proposed United States health compact, citing concerns over the protection of patients’ personal and medical information.
According to Dr. Anaba, Ghana’s Data Protection Act does not permit patient data to be freely handed over to researchers, and he questioned why such information should be shared with another sovereign country.
He described the reported demand for access to patient information as unacceptable, stressing the importance of protecting the privacy and confidentiality of patients.
His comments come amid discussions over Ghana’s decision regarding the proposed health partnership with the United States and the implications for health data, research and international cooperation.
The issue has sparked debate over how Ghana can participate in international health programmes while maintaining control over sensitive patient information and complying with its data-protection laws.
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Garu MP Dr. Thomas Anaba has defended Ghana’s rejection of the US health compact, citing data protection concerns and the confidentiality of patients’ medical information.
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