In a major leap forward for healthcare innovation in West Africa, Ghana’s Health Service (GHS) has teamed up with Health Community of West Africa (HCOWA), a Ghana-based Chinese firm, to pilot an ambitious programme deploying AI-powered medical solutions across the country.
Speaking at the launch of the China‑West Africa Medical & Health Industry Expo, GHS Director-General Samuel Kaba Akoriyea described plans to roll out AI-enabled treatment centres, deploy intelligent diagnostic imaging systems, and equip both public and private hospitals with cutting-edge tools. The aim is to position Ghana as a regional hub for health innovation and provide better detection and treatment capabilities in key health facilities.
As part of the partnership, Ghana will also set up a cancer treatment and research centre, expand access to modern surgical equipment and pharmaceuticals, and invest in healthcare workforce training through public-private collaborations.
According to Akoriyea this year’s edition would attract over 1,500 stakeholders from across West Africa, more than 100 Chinese medical enterprises, and delegations from the public sectors in all 15 West African countries.
Complementing these advancements is the launch of an AI-driven medical supply chain platform, which will improve procurement, stock management, and forecasting of essential healthcare supplies with Ghana serving as the pilot country for this innovation.
This partnership marks a pivotal step in embracing AI to transform public health in Ghana and beyond. By fusing Chinese technological expertise with local health systems, Ghana seeks to upgrade medical services and lead West Africa’s digital health revolution.
