Ghana has reportedly withdrawn from negotiations with the United States over a proposed aid package after concerns emerged about requests for access to citizens’ personal data.

According to sources familiar with the discussions, the talks involved a multi-year assistance programme focused largely on health sector support.

The proposed package was expected to cover funding for critical healthcare interventions, including programmes targeting HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis and immunisation. Negotiations are said to have stalled after US officials requested access to sensitive personal data as part of the agreement.

Ghanaian authorities reportedly objected to the demand, citing concerns over privacy, data protection and national sovereignty. Following weeks of disagreements, Accra is said to have decided to step away from the talks entirely, effectively ending discussions on the proposed deal.

Neither the Ghanaian government nor the United States team government had issued a detailed official statement on the reported collapse of the negotiations as of Tuesday.

However, the development has sparked debate over the conditions often attached to foreign assistance and the balance between aid cooperation and national control of citizen information.

The United States has long been a major development partner to Ghana, especially in healthcare, education and governance programmes. Experts believe the breakdown in talks could prompt Ghana to explore alternative funding options while increasing domestic investment in key public services.

The reported withdrawal also comes at a time when several countries are reassessing foreign aid arrangements amid changing geopolitical and economic realities.