Author: Gloria Addo

The Health Community of West Africa Association has officially launched the 2026 China–West Africa Medical Summit & Expo featuring AI Diagnosis and Project Cooperation in a press conference held at the Ministry of Health Conference Hall in Accra on 21st July 2026. The event officially began with the singing of the Ghana national anthem and welcome address from the main expo partner, Ministry of Health, Ghana. In delivering the welcome address, Director of Nursing at the Ministry of Health, Evelyn Amoako underscored the importance of partnerships in advancing healthcare delivery. She commended Health Community of West Africa Association for its…

The Health Community of West Africa Association has called for stronger partnerships among healthcare stakeholders to empower community pharmacists and expand their contribution to primary healthcare delivery across Ghana and the West African sub-region. The call was made at the 4th Community Pharmacy Month Celebration and Bazaar 2026 held at the British Council on July 9, 2026, under the theme, “Community Pharmacists: Bridging the Gap of Primary Healthcare Delivery.” The event brought together leading figures in the health sector, including representatives from the Ministry of Health, the National Health Insurance Authority, the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission, the Pharmaceutical Society…

The Health Community of West Africa Association has reaffirmed its commitment to improving healthcare delivery across the region through its support for a healthcare initiative organized by the Ghana Prisons Service. The programme, which sought support in the form of medicines, medical equipment, and financial assistance to improve healthcare services for prison inmates, also introduced plans to mobilize resources for the construction of infirmaries and hospitals within the prison system. Recognizing that the initiative aligns with its mission of strengthening healthcare systems in West Africa, Health Community of West Africa Association joined other stakeholders in supporting the cause. The donation…

The Health Community of West Africa Association is pleased to announce the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) as an Official Partner for the 2026 China–West Africa Medical & Health Industry Expo Featuring AI Deployment and Project Cooperation Summit, scheduled to take place from August 19–21, 2026, at the Ghana International Mall, Spintex- Accra. This strategic partnership marks a significant milestone in the Expo’s mission to position Ghana as a leading destination for healthcare investment, innovation, and international business collaboration. As Ghana’s foremost investment promotion agency, GIPC plays a critical role in attracting foreign direct investment, facilitating business partnerships, and creating…

The Health Community of West Africa Association has entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Centre for Plant Medicine Research to advance collaboration in traditional medicine, research, and international academic exchange. The agreement establishes a framework for cooperation between the two institutions, with a shared focus on promoting plant medicine research, strengthening evidence-based traditional healthcare practices, and enhancing knowledge exchange across Ghana, West Africa, and global partners, particularly China. Under the Memorandum of Understanding, both parties will undertake joint research initiatives in traditional and plant medicine while facilitating the exchange of researchers, scientists, and academic experts. The…

The Health Community of West Africa Association has joined the Government of Ghana and the Ghana Health Service in the official launch of the Free Primary Healthcare Policy, a flagship initiative spearheaded by the President of the Republic, John Dramani Mahama. The launch ceremony took place at the Shai-Osudoku District Hospital in the Greater Accra Region and brought together a distinguished gathering of stakeholders. Among them were the Minister of Health, the Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, the Chief Executive of the National Health Insurance Authority, the Country Representative of the World Health Organization, and the President of the…

The Health Community of West Africa Association hosted a memorable farewell ceremony to honour the 14th China Medical Team to Ghana, as the team officially concludes their mission at China-Ghana Friendship Hospital (Lekma Hospital) in Accra marking a significant milestone in international healthcare collaboration. The ceremony which took place on the 25th March, 2026 at Labadi Beach Hotel, Accra brought together distinguished personalities from Ghana’s healthcare industry notably Dr. Gaeten Charles Adangbey, Chief Physiotherapist, of Ghana Health Service, Dr. Yussif Yabuku, Registrar of Traditional Medicine Practice Council, Dr. Anastasia Yirenkyi, Director of Traditional and Alternative Medicine, Dr. Samuel Duncan, President of COA…

Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Spain, the United Kingdom, and Uzbekistan are no longer recognised as measles-free following a spike in cases in 2024. Measles is far from being a disease of the past with cases surging across Europe as countries fail to reach vaccination targets. The six countries have re-established endemic measles transmission based on the number of cases in 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Monday. A country loses its measles-free status if the virus returns and transmission is sustained continuously for more than a year. “Through strengthened surveillance, improved outbreak response, and focused efforts to reach under-vaccinated…

In a significant step toward bolstering healthcare delivery, the 14th Chinese Medical Team to Ghana teamed up with the China-Ghana Friendship Hospital (LEKMA Hospital) to host the first-ever Advanced Training Course in Laparoscopic Minimally Invasive and Cataract Surgery. The event, held on Monday, January 12, 2026, at the Lekma Hospital, brought together leading medical experts from both nations to exchange knowledge on cutting-edge surgical techniques. Opening Ceremony and Strategic Vision The advanced training session, organized under the leadership of Captain of the Chinese Medical Team Dr. Yang Yongguang and supported by the host, Medical Superintendent of Lekma Hospital Dr. Akua…

The Ghana Association of Medical Herbalists (GAMH), in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO), the Ministry of Health (MoH), the Ghana Health Service (GHS) and the Health Community of West Africa(HCOWA) has held a medical symposium in Accra to highlight the importance of integrative medicine in Ghana’s primary healthcare system. Held at the MoH Auditorium, the symposium was on the theme “The Role of Integrative Medicine in Primary Healthcare: The Integration of Traditional Medicine.” It brought together policymakers, health professionals, researchers and traditional medicine practitioners from Ghana and abroad to discuss pathways for strengthening healthcare delivery through collaboration between…