The 2025 China - West Africa Medical and Health Industry Expo and AI Diagnosis Deployment & Project Cooperation Summit was officially launched by Prof. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, Ag. Director-General of the Service.
The event, scheduled to take place from August 20th to 22nd, 2025, at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre, is being organised through a strategic collaboration between the Ghana Health Service and Health Community of West Africa Association (HCOWA). This Expo represents a shared vision to deepen healthcare cooperation, accelerate innovation, and shape a healthier future for the people of West Africa.
Speaking at the launch, Prof.Kaba Akoriyea highlighted several key priorities under the partnership. He noted that through this collaboration, the initiative aims to establish Artificial Intelligence (AI) Treatment Centres across Ghana and deploy AI-powered medical imaging and diagnostic systems in major healthcare facilities. Public and private hospitals, laboratories, and diagnostic centres will also be equipped with cutting-edge medical technologies to enhance service delivery. Additionally, a Cancer Treatment and Research Centre is to be set up in Ghana to address national needs. Access to modern surgical equipment, pharmaceutical solutions, and medical training resources will be expanded through Public-Private Partnerships to support both clinical practice and research.
Prof. Akoriyea extended a heartfelt invitation to Hospital CEOs, Medical Directors, Heads of Health Training Institutions, Private Practitioners, Traditional Medicine Experts, Development Partners, and Investors to join the event in Accra this August. He called on stakeholders to come and explore partnership opportunities, discover the latest technologies, and become part of a powerful network that is redefining healthcare in the West African sub-region.
The 2025 Expo seeks not only to promote healthcare development but also to significantly advance the healthcare system across West Africa. A major highlights of this year’s edition will be the recognition of outstanding contributions in the health sector, including the Top Ten Young Doctors in Ghana, Top Ten Young Nurses in Ghana, Top Ten Medical Experts in Ghana, Top Ten Nursing Experts in Ghana, Top Ten Clinics in Ghana, Top Ten Hospitals in Ghana, Top Ten Laboratories in Ghana, and the Top Ten Health Associations in West Africa.