On June 6, 2025, an important visit to Hefei focused on strengthening links between West African health authorities and Chinese medical technology developers. A high-level delegation, comprising officials of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) and the Health Community of West Africa Association (HCOWAA), examined major facilities at the Sino-Life Science and Technology Achievement Transformation Centre.
Led by the HCOWAA President Jiang Sihong and Gaetan Charles Adangabey, Deputy Director General of the GHS, the delegation engaged in substantive discussions with representatives from the Big Health Research Institute of the Hefei National Comprehensive Science Center. The visit provided a platform for mutual learning and exploring potential partnerships.
A key focus was Sinopharm’s advanced medical technologies. Following a tour, the Deputy Director General Adangabey expressed strong appreciation, particularly for Sinopharm’s flow cytometer products, highlighting their technical strength and potential solutions for healthcare needs.
“There will be great opportunities for cooperation and exchange in the future,” he stated. The dialogue offered valuable insights into West African market demands and established crucial communication channels linking Chinese research, innovation, and industry with the region’s development goals.
The delegation’s itinerary also included Zhongke Meiling Cryogenic Technology Co., Ltd., a national high-tech enterprise specializing in life science, smart cold chain, and family health solutions. Located in the Hefei Economic Development Zone, Zhongke Meiling presented its technological advancements and engaged in in-depth talks regarding future cooperation possibilities in the West African market.
The visit is seen as a promising step towards expanding collaboration. Observers believe it could pave the way for Anhui province, and the broader Yangtze River Delta region’s thriving health industry, to make significant inroads into Africa, particularly the high-potential West African region.
Confirming this momentum, Zhongke Meiling announced its participation in the upcoming “2025 China-West Africa Healthcare Industry Expo and AI Medical Deployment & Project Cooperation Summit,” scheduled for 20th -22nd August, 2025 in Accra, Ghana. The company expressed eagerness to forge a deeper strategic partnership with HCOWA, aiming to jointly foster innovation and growth within the healthcare sector across West Africa.
