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Namibia Rejects US Health Data Deal | Namibia News
Namibia has firmly rejected a U.S. proposal to share health data and biological specimens, citing sovereignty and privacy concerns that clash with national law. The deal, which would have funded HIV programs with over $145 million annually, granted the U.S. sweeping access to sensitive medical information — seen as a violation of constitutional rights. After the U.S. withdrew the specimen-sharing component last November, Namibia insists its data belongs to its people, not foreign donors. Former Health Minister Richard Kamwi backed the stance, calling for data to serve Namibia’s needs, not aid…
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