The Health Community of West Africa Association hosted a memorable farewell ceremony to honour the 14th China Medical Team to Ghana, as the team officially concludes their mission at China-Ghana Friendship Hospital (Lekma Hospital) in Accra marking a significant milestone in international healthcare collaboration.
The ceremony which took place on the 25th March, 2026 at Labadi Beach Hotel, Accra brought together distinguished personalities from Ghana’s healthcare industry notably Dr. Gaeten Charles Adangbey, Chief Physiotherapist, of Ghana Health Service, Dr. Yussif Yabuku, Registrar of Traditional Medicine Practice Council, Dr. Anastasia Yirenkyi, Director of Traditional and Alternative Medicine, Dr. Samuel Duncan, President of COA Ministry of Health alongside representatives from the Health Commission of Guangdong Province, China. Their presence highlighted the importance of global partnerships in advancing quality healthcare delivery and addressing critical medical needs across communities.
Over the course of their service, the China Medical Team worked closely with Health Community of West Africa Association on a range of impactful joint initiatives that significantly strengthened healthcare delivery in Ghana. Their dedicated efforts at the China–Ghana Friendship LEKMA Hospital included providing medical care to numerous patients and performing advanced surgical procedures.
In collaboration with the HCOWA Medical and Academic Exchange Committee (HMAEC), the team also contributed to training and mentoring local healthcare professionals, while further supporting knowledge transfer through the West Africa Traditional Medical Exchange Committee (WATMEC). Beyond clinical work, they actively co-organized healthcare events and webinars with Health Community of West Africa Association, fostering professional exchange and continuous learning.
These combined efforts have been instrumental in improving patient care, enhancing local medical capacity, and promoting strong and sustainable China–Ghana medical cooperation.
After the presentation, the Captain of the 14th Batch China Medical Team to Ghana, Dr. Yongguang Yang, expressed appreciation for the honour and motivated the new team to dedicate themselves wholly to the service.
Health Community of West Africa Association continues to drive healthcare innovation through strategic partnerships, empowering healthcare professionals, and exploring new avenues for collaboration in contributing to stronger, more resilient health systems across West Africa.
