The Health Community of West Africa Association (HCOWAA), held a pivotal meeting with Ghana’s Ministry of Health on 9th June, 2025 to explore a potential partnership centered on integrating advanced artificial intelligence (AI) solutions into the country’s healthcare system. The discussions focused on HCOWAA’s five AI-driven healthcare components, aimed at enhancing medical efficiency, disease control and traditional medicine practices.
During the meeting, HCOWAA outlined its vision for an AI-Powered Department in Medical Facilities, which would integrate smart diagnostic systems, big data analytics and computational infrastructure to improve accuracy and speed in patient care. The proposal also highlighted the potential deployment of surgical robots to support minimally invasive pro cedures, reducing recovery times and expanding access to advanced surgical treatments.
Another key focus was the AI-Powered Medical Imaging System, designed to assist hospitals with limited specialist staff. Through a centralized server, medical images can be analyzed remotely by experts, while AI-driven automation helps local doctors generate faster and more precise diagnostic reports.
The Ministry also expressed strong interest in HCOWAA’s AI-Powered Traditional Medicine initiative, which seeks to blend Ghana’s indigenous healing practices with AI-driven data analysis. This model, inspired by the successful integration of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), includes a big data learning center to enhance traditional diagnostics and treatment methodologies.
Additionally, discussions covered the AI-Powered National Disease Control system, which enables real-time disease monitoring, predictive analytics, and decentralized testing centers for faster response to health threats. The proposed AI Medical Supply Chain was also discussed as a means to optimize resource distribution, minimize waste, and ensure timely availability of critical medical supplies.
The Ministry of Health commended HCOWAA’s innovative approach and affirmed its commitment to further discussions on formalizing a partnership. Both parties agreed to continue collaboration, with the goal of leveraging AI to strengthen Ghana’s healthcare infrastructure and improve service delivery nationwide.
This gathering which involved the Acting Chief Director for the Ministry of Health, Frank Raji and his Deputy as well as Chief Director of HCOWAA, David Tai and HCOWAA’s Secretary, Believe Domor represents a key step toward integrating cutting-edge technology into Ghana’s health sector, laying the groundwork for a more efficient and data-driven medical sector.
