The Health Community of West Africa Association has officially launched a New China–Ghana Traditional Medicine Cooperation Center in Accra as a significant step forward in strengthening bilateral healthcare collaboration between Ghana and China on the 25th of March,2026.
Established as a dedicated platform for research, training, and knowledge exchange, the initiative brings together the Health Community of West Africa Association, the HCOWA Medical and Academic Exchange Committee (HMAEC), the West Africa Traditional Medicine Exchange Committee (WATMEC), China Medical Team alongside key institutional and academic partners in China. The Center is designed to serve as a structured hub for advancing cooperation and fostering innovation in healthcare delivery.
The Center aims to integrate traditional and modern medical practices by leveraging expertise from both China and Ghana. Through collaborative research, professional training, and academic exchange, the initiative seeks to promote culturally inclusive healthcare solutions while strengthening professional capacity across the region. By creating a formal framework for cooperation, the Center will facilitate the sharing of best practices in traditional medicine, support innovation in complementary therapies, and contribute to improved patient outcomes.
The launch formed part of the farewell ceremony hosted by the Health Community of West Africa Association in honour of the 14th China Medical Team to Ghana, whose collaboration significantly strengthened healthcare delivery during their service at the China–Ghana Friendship Hospital (Lekma Hospital) in Accra. Over the course of their mission, the team worked closely with local stakeholders, provided medical care to numerous patients, and performed advanced procedures, while also contributing to training and mentoring local healthcare professionals.
In collaboration with the HCOWA Medical and Academic Exchange Committee, the team supported knowledge transfer initiatives and capacity building for Ghanaian health professionals. They further partnered with the West Africa Traditional Medicine Exchange Committee to promote professional exchange and continuous learning, including co-organizing healthcare events, webinars, and training sessions. These combined efforts contributed to improved patient care, enhanced local medical capacity, and strengthened sustainable China–Ghana medical cooperation.
A key highlight of the event was the presentation of a commemorative plaque to members of the 14th China Medical Team, symbolizing appreciation for their dedication and professionalism. In his remarks, Captain of the 14th Batch China Medical Team to Ghana, Dr. Yongguang Yang, expressed gratitude for the honour and encouraged the incoming team to build upon the achievements made.
