Author: Gloria Addo

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…

The 2025 China–West Africa Forum on AI Integration in Traditional Chinese and Indigenous African Medicine, held on Thursday, August 22, 2025, at the Grand Arena – Accra International Conference Centre, placed traditional practitioners at the heart of innovation. Under the theme “Smart Integration: Uniting Traditional Chinese and Indigenous African Medicine Through Artificial Intelligence,” the forum offered Ghanaian and West African healers fresh insights into how AI can enhance diagnostics, standardize herbal remedies, and strengthen the credibility of indigenous medicine within modern healthcare systems. Organized as part of the China–West Africa Medical Summit and Expo, the program was held in close collaboration…

On August 28, 2025, the High Commissioner of Sierra Leone to Ghana, His Excellency Mohamed Hassan Kaisamba, paid a complimentary visit to the Health Community of West Africa Association (HCOWAA) in Accra. The visit highlighted growing regional interest in how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can reshape healthcare delivery. Motivated by innovations he witnessed at the recent 2025 China–West Africa Medical and Health Industry Expo & AI Diagnosis and Project Cooperation Summit, His Excellency engaged HCOWAA and its partners to explore practical solutions that could be adapted to Sierra Leone’s healthcare system. Accompanied by Princetta Williams, Information Attaché; Samuel Landford, Second Secretary;…

The 2025 China–West Africa Medical & Health Industry Expo and AI Diagnosis & Project Cooperation Summit placed healthcare excellence at the forefront with a three-day awards ceremony recognizing individuals, institutions, and organizations shaping the future of healthcare in West Africa. This celebration highlighted innovation, resilience, and leadership, reaffirming the Expo’s role as a driver of stronger systems and lasting partnerships in the region. Award Categories and Honorees .Top 10 Health Associations in West AfricaAssociation of Nurses (Togo), Association of Nurses (Côte d’Ivoire), Ghana Federation of Traditional Medicine Practitioners, Ghana Public Health Association, Private Health Facilities Association of Ghana, Federation of…

On August 19, 2025, the official welcome dinner of the 2025 China–West Africa Medical & Health Industry Expo and AI Diagnosis & Project Cooperation Summit gathered government officials in Ghana and West Africa, dignified personalities in health care, sponsors, delegates, medical experts, and exhibitors for a memorable evening of cultural exchange and networking at the Tang Palace Hotel in Accra. The event celebrated the strong bond between Ghana and China, weaving together cultural exchange, policy dialogue, and industry collaboration. Guests were treated to traditional Ghanaian music and live band performances, setting an atmosphere of warmth and friendship. Hon. Julius Debrah,…

HCOWA China-Ghana Medical Academic Exchange Committee (H-MAEC) has successfully hosted the inaugural China-Ghana Minimally Invasive Surgery Innovation & Knowledge Exchange Summit under the theme “Precision, Progress, and Partnership in Minimally Invasive Surgery”. Held at the West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI), University of Ghana, the summit marked a milestone in fostering cross-border medical collaboration and innovation. The landmark event convened leading surgeons, gynecologists, and orthopedic specialists from China and West Africa, creating an exceptional platform for academic exchange. Discussions focused on the latest advancements, practical challenges, and emerging technologies in the field of minimally invasive surgery (MIS). With a…

The Health Community of West Africa Association (HCOWAA) in collaboration with Ghana Health Service (GHS) has officially announced the 2025 China -West Africa Medical and Health Industry Expo and AI Diagnosis Deployment & Project Cooperation Summit in a press conference on Tuesday July 15, 2025.` The press briefing which was held at the headquarters of the Ghana Health Service in Accra, was under the theme: Focusing on Supply-Demand Cooperation to Promote the Integrated Development of the China-Africa Health Industry. The primary goal of the Expo is to drive healthcare development and accelerate the transformation of the West African health system.…

The Acting Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, Prof. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, has described a new partnership between GHS and the Health Community of West Africa Association (HCOWAA) towards the 2025 China–West Africa Medical and Health Industry Expo as “a gateway to a new era” in healthcare across the sub-region. Speaking at the official launch of the 2025 China–West Africa Medical & Health Industry Expo and AI Diagnosis & Project Cooperation Summit, he underscored the strategic importance of the partnership between Ghana Health Service and the Health Community of West Africa Association (HCOWAA). “Through this collaboration, we aim to deepen…

“This Expo is not just an event; it is HCOWAA’s invitation to the world to come, invest, build, and grow with us in healthcare.”With these words, Prince Opoku Dogbey, Vice President of the Health Community of West Africa Association (HCOWAA), set the tone for what promises to be the most ambitious health and medical industry gathering West Africa has ever seen; the 2025 China–West Africa Medical & Health Industry Expo and AI Diagnosis & Project Cooperation Summit. Announced at a press conference held at the Ghana Health Service Headquarters in Accra on July 15, 2025, Prince Opoku Dogbey, Vice President…

England is set to make history as the first country to launch a national vaccination program targeting gonorrhoea, a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that has become increasingly resistant to treatment. While the program will initially focus on high-risk groups—particularly gay and bisexual men with multiple partners or a history of STIs—it sets a precedent with far-reaching global implications. Though the vaccine, originally developed to protect against meningitis B, is only 30–40% effective against gonorrhoea, public health experts view its rollout as a critical step in reversing soaring global infection rates. In England alone, gonorrhoea cases surged to more than 85,000…