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

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. 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. Addressing the summit in Germany, Mr Akandoh said countries must have a central role in determining the future of global health.