The Health Community of West Africa Association (HCOWAA) in collaboration with Ghana Health Service (GHS) has officially launched 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. This will be achieved by introducing cutting-edge medical equipment, integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into diagnostics and treatment, and improving the overall quality of healthcare delivery and patient outcomes across the region.
Delivering the welcome address, Director PPMED-GHS, Dr. Samuel Boakye-Boateng expressed gratitude for the partnership between Ghana Health Service and HCOWAA in promoting the 2025 China -West Africa Medical and Health Industry Expo stating that it was a much needed collaboration in promoting healthcare across the sub region.
Enla Fees, Director of Stakeholder Engagement for Global Health at Qure.ai, in her opening remarks emphasized the importance of expanding AI-enabled healthcare services across the country. In her address, she highlighted the role of artificial intelligence in advancing health equity, particularly through the deployment of AI-powered X-ray machines designed to detect tuberculosis in asymptomatic patients. She noted that such technology holds great potential to eliminate undiagnosed TB cases across the region.
Mr. Prince Opoku Dogbey, Vice President, HCOWAA delivering his speech stated that the Expo is more than just an exhibition, it serves as a launchpad for strategic partnerships, health system transformation, and the localization of healthcare technology in West Africa. He further elaborated on the Expo’s key initiatives and thematic forums. His address also included an expression of gratitude to stakeholders and a brief overview of the event’s objectives.
Prof. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, Acting Director-General of the Ghana Health Service and Ambassador for AI Delivery, underscored the significance of the Expo in strengthening healthcare delivery in Ghana. He commended the Health Community of West Africa Association (HCOWAA) for its transformative impact on the region’s health systems. Prof. Akoriyea shared a personal breakthrough moment where AI tools played a critical role in the successful separation of conjoined twins—an example of the life-saving potential of AI in medicine. He concluded by calling on all hospital CEOs, Medical Directors, Heads of Clinics, Health Training Institutions, Private Practitioners, and Development Partners to actively participate in the upcoming Expo, which aims to shape a more resilient, technology-driven, and patient-centered healthcare system in Ghana and across West Africa.
The second part of the press briefing featured a demonstration of AI-powered health equipment by HCOWA and Qure.ai, reinforcing the critical role of artificial intelligence in modern diagnostics and patient care. The event concluded with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting led by Chief Director David Tai and Vice President Prince Opoku Dogbey of HCOWA, alongside Prof. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, Acting Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, and Dr. Samuel Boakye-Boateng, Director of PPMED. The ceremony was witnessed by members of the press and participants of the conference, marking a symbolic step forward in embracing AI-driven healthcare solutions.
The 2025 China–West Africa Medical & Health Industry Expo and AI Diagnosis Deployment & Project Cooperation Summit is not merely an industry event it is a strategic platform for advancing collaboration, innovation, and sustainable healthcare solutions under the theme “Promoting Trade and Investment for Industrial Development and Sustainable Health Outcomes.”
From August 20th to 22nd, 2025, the Grand Arena at the Accra International Conference Centre will host a diverse gathering of stakeholders from government agencies and healthcare institutions to private investors, academics, and global med-tech innovators.
With a clear focus on harnessing AI to modernize healthcare, promoting local manufacturing, and strengthening trade between China and West Africa, the Expo is poised to drive meaningful change. It will catalyze partnerships and investments that deliver long-term impact enabling access to advanced diagnostics, telemedicine, and locally produced medical technologies that can save lives and transform health systems across the region.
