Author: Gloria Addo

The Health Community of West Africa (HCOWA) Association has held a high-level meeting with the World Health Organization (WHO) Country Office for Ghana to explore a wide-ranging partnership aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery and innovation across West Africa. The meeting, which took place in Accra, on 17th November, 2025, focused on collaboration in artificial intelligence in healthcare, medical equipment and vaccine systems, training and capacity building, and plans to co-host the 2026 China–West Africa Medical Summit and Expo, scheduled for August 2026 in Accra. Both sides also discussed organizing joint policy forums on health financing, disease prevention, pharmaceutical regulation, and…

The Health Community of West Africa (HCOWA), in partnership with Tat Kai Wai Hong Pharmaceutical Company, once again served as a hub for knowledge exchange and collaborative learning as it hosted the second edition of the training seminar on the integration of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in Women’s Health and Gynecology at its headquarters this week. Building upon the foundation laid during the earlier training, this session placed particular focus on Ermiao Pills (Ermiao Wan) — a classical TCM formula derived from Zhu Danxi’s Experiential Therapy, known for its effectiveness in clearing heat, drying dampness, and restoring internal balance, especially…

The National Diabetes Association of Ghana (NDAG) has launched activities to mark World Diabetes Day 2025, urging a coordinated national response to what it describes as a “silent yet ferocious epidemic.” The event, held in Accra, brought together stakeholders, healthcare leaders, and advocates under the global theme, “Diabetes and Wellbeing.” Delivering the keynote address, Mrs. Elizabeth Esi Denyoh, Chairperson for the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) Africa Region and President of NDAG, called for diabetes to be declared a national health priority. She emphasized that while clinical management remains essential, the new theme reflects a broader understanding of wellbeing — encompassing…

The Health Community of West Africa (HCOWA) Headquarters came alive with collaboration and knowledge exchange as Tat Kai Wai Hong Pharmaceutical Company based in China partnered with HCOWA to host a specialized training seminar on the integration of Traditional Chinese Medicine (T.C.M) in Women’s Health and Gynecology. The half-day session, held on Friday, October 31, 2025, brought together healthcare professionals, herbal practitioners, and women’s health advocates to deepen understanding of how TCM principles and herbal therapies can support the prevention and treatment of common gynecological conditions affecting women across Africa. Integrating Ancient Wisdom with Modern Women’s Health The seminar opened…

The Naomi Mikafui Breast Cancer Foundation, in partnership with the Health Community of West Africa (HCOWA), held its 2nd annual MiPiCon Conference last Friday at BlueCrest University College in Accra, Ghana. The event, organized in collaboration with the Women’s Commission of BlueCrest University College, Essence Clinic, Open Labs, and several media partners, brought together health professionals, cancer survivors, and caregivers to raise awareness on breast health and the life-saving power of early detection. Held under the theme “Early Detection, Stronger Together,” the conference opened with an engaging health talk by registered nurse Miss Joy E. Bansah on “The Power of…

In a groundbreaking step toward improving reproductive health and fertility care across West Africa, The Health Community of West Africa (HCOWA) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Greenfield School of Medicine, a tertiary institution based in Sunyani in the Bono Region of Ghana. The collaboration, detailed in an official proposal, aims to establish a Reproductive Health and Fertility Training and Service Program that will address infertility challenges, enhance maternal health, and build the capacity of healthcare professionals through specialized education, research, and clinical innovation. HCOWA, is a regional health organization dedicated to advancing medical development and training across West Africa.…

In pursuit of its mission to advance healthcare in Ghana and across West Africa, the Health Community of West Africa (HCOWA) on October 16, 2025, signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Greenfield School of Medicine Teaching Hospital for the design, construction, and operation of an AI-powered teaching hospital in Sunyani, Bono Region. The signing ceremony took place at the HCOWA Headquarters, located in Accra-Ghana. This strategic partnership marked a major milestone in integrating artificial intelligence into healthcare systems across the subregion. The new facility will serve as a center of excellence for diagnosis, treatment, education, and research—ushering…

Every October, the world turns pink to remind us of the ongoing fight against breast cancer. Amid the global campaigns and awareness drives, one Ghanaian healthcare facility stands out for its consistent commitment to early detection and patient education — Sonotech Medical and Diagnostic Center. At Sonotech’s Accra branch, Breast Cancer Awareness Month is more than just symbolic ribbons and slogans. It’s a mission in motion. In an exclusive conversation, Dr. Grace Buckman, Medical Director of Sonotech, shared how a single heartbreaking experience reshaped the center’s outlook on breast health and advocacy. From a Small Facility to a National Leader…

In what has been described as a groundbreaking step for healthcare on the continent, the Health Community of West Africa (HCOWA) Association has signed a strategic agreement with COA Research and Manufacturing Company Limited (COA-RMCL) on Friday, September 26, 2025 to establish the first National Teaching Hospital for Traditional and Alternative Medicine in West Africa. The project, which will be based in Ghana, is envisioned as a Centre of Excellence that will blend traditional medicine with modern healthcare systems, transforming both practice and perception of African herbal and alternative medicine. The signing ceremony marked a historic partnership between two institutions deeply invested in…

The 2025 China–West Africa Nephrology and Dialysis Innovation Forum, held on August 22 2025 at the Accra International Conference Centre, stood out as a pivotal session within the Medical and Health Industry Expo. By zeroing in on kidney disease—a condition rapidly straining West Africa’s health systems—the forum demonstrated how the Expo is not just about showcasing technology, but about fostering actionable partnerships and knowledge exchange that respond to the region’s most urgent healthcare needs. Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is rising sharply in the region, fueled by hypertension, diabetes, late diagnosis, and environmental factors. With dialysis services limited to urban centers…