The Health Community of West Africa (HCOWA) Association has entered into a strategic partnership with Ghana’s Pharmacy Council to strengthen healthcare and pharmaceutical standards across West Africa.
This partnership, formalized through an MoU signed on November 7, 2024, in Accra, Ghana, aims to advance healthcare delivery by fostering collaboration, knowledge exchange, and joint initiatives. The agreement focuses on areas such as academic exchange, training programs, and research, involving China as a contributing partner to share expertise and resources. Key signatories included Doris Fosu-Hemaa Addae-Afoakwa, Board Chair of the Pharmacy Council, and Dr. Daniel Amaning Danquah, Council Registrar, along with HCOWA’s Director, Mr. David Tai, and Marketing Manager, Mr. Prince Dogbey.
The Pharmacy Council, established under Ghana’s Health Professions Regulatory Bodies Act (ACT 857), upholds the standards of pharmacy practice to improve public health. Through this partnership, HCOWA, a consortium of healthcare professionals from medicine, pharmaceuticals, and engineering, aims to support the Pharmacy Council’s mission by modernizing infrastructure, upgrading pharmaceutical services, and advancing healthcare practices in the region.
One central objective of this partnership is to bolster local healthcare infrastructure. HCOWA will help facilitate the donation of advanced pharmaceutical equipment to local establishments in Ghana and across West Africa. In addition to equipment donations, the partnership will focus on policy advocacy to drive essential reforms in pharmaceutical services, making quality care more accessible. Both organizations are keen on enhancing networking among healthcare professionals, offering events like HCOWA’s annual Medical and Health Industry Investment Summit and Expo, which will now feature the Pharmacy Council as a key participant. This annual event provides a platform for healthcare experts to collaborate and exchange innovative ideas that advance the region’s healthcare sector.
Both organizations view this collaboration as an essential step toward creating a sustainable and effective healthcare system. By engaging both private and public sector entities, HCOWA and the Pharmacy Council aim to foster an environment where healthcare improvements contribute to regional economic growth and population health. Dr. Danquah expressed optimism about the partnership’s potential to improve healthcare quality, while Mr. Tai affirmed HCOWA’s commitment to supporting regional pharmaceutical advancements.
The partnership between HCOWA and the Pharmacy Council signals a new chapter in West African healthcare, focusing on shared objectives, meaningful cooperation, and a commitment to enhancing healthcare standards, pharmaceutical care, and healthcare delivery across the region.
