Reversed Burden Kills Health Innovation

This provision reverses the burden of proof (30(6)), requiring anyone accused of publishing "false or inaccurate" health information to prove their statements are true—rather than requiring accusers to prove falsity. For digital health startups, telemedicine platforms, wellness apps, and health content creators, this creates impossible compliance barriers. A mental health app discussing coping strategies, a nutrition influencer sharing dietary advice, or a fitness platform recommending supplements could face criminal liability unless they can affirmatively prove accuracy—a standard that's particularly devastating for evolving medical science where consensus changes. Combined with vague standards like "unverified" and "unsubstantiated" (30(2)) and undefined fact-checking requirements (30(5)), this provision forces digital health businesses to either avoid health claims entirely or maintain expensive legal/medical teams to defend every statement, effectively killing innovation in Ghana's digital health sector.