Liberia’s new five‑year, US$124 million health compact with the U.S. is drawing sharp scrutiny as other African nations reject similar deals over concerns about data sovereignty, specimen sharing, and funding obligations. Civil society groups warn that the agreement could give U.S. entities long‑term access to sensitive health information without adequate safeguards, while shifting financial burdens onto Liberia’s already strained health system. Advocates are calling for transparency, legal protections, and public consultation before implementation moves forward, urging Liberia to learn from Ghana, Kenya, and others that have pushed back against the model.

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