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 in a new era of technologically enhanced healthcare delivery. Through this collaboration, HCOWA and Greenfield School of Medicine aim to improve efficiency, accuracy, and quality in medical care while positioning Sunyani as a leading hub for healthcare innovation in Ghana.
The AI-Powered Greenfield School of Medicine Teaching Hospital is envisioned to provide advanced diagnostic and treatment services to the people of Sunyani and the wider Bono Region. It will function as a modern teaching and research institution that supports medical education, professional training, and continuous innovation. The integration of AI-driven systems will enhance patient management, diagnostic imaging, and clinical decision-making, ensuring that healthcare professionals deliver faster and more precise care.
The collaboration also seeks to promote international partnerships in medical education and research through engagement with universities, research institutions, and Chinese medical experts. Both parties reaffirmed their dedication to ensuring sustainable management, adequate funding, and effective governance of the hospital to guarantee long-term impact and operational excellence.
The facility will comprise a wide range of specialized departments, including General Outpatient and Preventive Care, Internal Medicine and Specialist Consultation, an AI-Enhanced Diagnostic Centre encompassing Laboratory, Pathology, Radiology, and Genetic Testing services, as well as Dialysis, Ophthalmology, and Reproductive Health departments. It will further include a Pharmacy Department dedicated to dispensing and pharmaceutical research, a Medical Training and Simulation Centre integrated with the Greenfield School of Medicine, and an AI Research and Data Science Department focused on driving innovation in healthcare technology.
The signing of this MOU underscored HCOWA’s unwavering commitment to building stronger, smarter, and more sustainable healthcare systems across West Africa. The establishment of the AI-powered Greenfield School of Medicine Teaching Hospital represents a visionary step toward transforming medical education, research, and healthcare delivery in Ghana—setting a new benchmark for modern healthcare advancement in the region.
