Ghana will host the 3rd China–West Africa Medical & Health Industry and AI Diagnosis & Project Cooperation Summit & Expo 2026, with a strong focus on innovation, investment, and digital health.
The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Health Community of West Africa Association (HCOWA), the Ghana Health Service, and other partners, officially launched the event under the theme “Strengthening China–West Africa Health Partnerships Through Innovation, Investment, Technology and Sustainable Healthcare Development.”
Representing the Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, Dr. Hafiz Adam, Acting Director of Technical Coordination, underscored government’s commitment to strategic healthcare investments, medical technology transfer, and sustainable bilateral partnerships between West Africa and China.
Speaking on behalf of the WHO Country Representative, Mr. Frank Lule emphasized the organization’s support for evidence‑based health policies, digital health innovation, and equitable access to healthcare across the region.
In a recorded message, Director‑General of the Ghana Health Service, Prof. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, highlighted the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence in medicine and urged young innovators and health leaders across Africa and China to embrace technology to build resilient health systems.
The launch was attended by Madam Simhao Xiang, President of HCOWA and CEO of Essence Clinic and Medical Laboratory, alongside senior officials from the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, the Ministry of Trade and Industry, the Ghana Free Zones Authority, and the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre.
The three‑day summit, scheduled for August 19–21, 2026 at the Ghana International Mall, will bring together policymakers, investors, health professionals, and technology firms from China and West Africa to explore partnerships in medical equipment, AI diagnostics, hospital projects, and health financing.
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