At the heart of the 2025 Expo China–West Africa Medical & Health Expo were specialized forums designed to move speeches into practical, solutions-oriented dialogue to empower healthcare professionals and bring innovation in their line of duty. These sessions connected policy, research, and industry innovation while highlighting the region’s most pressing health and trade challenges.
The ff summarizes the details of the 5 specialized forums that took place over the course of the 3 day conference and expo at the Grand Arena of Accra International Conference Centre (AICC).
- West Africa Merchants Conference (Aug 20) –
The Expo opened with a strong trade and commerce focus, recognizing that healthcare cannot advance in isolation from economic systems. The conference brought together suppliers, distributors, retailers, and manufacturers. Notable addresses came from Charles Gaetan Adangabey (Ghana Health Service), Prof. Kofi Adu Manu (Chairperson), and the Ghana Standards Authority, setting the tone for quality and regulatory standards. Company presentations by TAT Ka Wai Hong Pharmaceutical Group, Changsha Honglang Technology Co. Ltd., Anhui Zhongke Medical Devices, Hunan Techray Medical Technology, and COA Mixture emphasized regional supply chain strengthening and opportunities for new cross-border partnerships.
- Oncology Forum (Aug 21) – Cancer care took center stage as Dr. Maria Darko (37 Military Hospital), Dr. Wallace Odiko-Ollennu (GHS), and Dr. Nana Agyeiwaa Awuku (UGMC) joined Chinese oncologists Lei Kaijan and Tong Yu to share insights on thoracoscopic surgery, advanced cancer therapies, and the role of digital labs in improving diagnosis and treatment outcomes across the subregion.
- AI in Traditional Chinese & African Medicine Forum (Aug 21) – A pioneering session that examined the intersection of modern technology and traditional systems. Experts including Prof. Kingsley Amponsah (KNUST), Dr. Hao Linduan (Chinese Medical Team), and Prof. Kofi Busia (Pentecost University) discussed how AI can modernize herbal therapies, harmonize regulatory frameworks, and validate traditional practices, setting the stage for integrated medicine in the digital era.
- Nephrology and Dialysis Innovation Forum (Aug 22) – With chronic kidney disease on the rise across Africa, this forum brought urgent attention to renal care. Dr. Kumashie (The Bank Hospital) and Tang Yi (Yibin Second People’s Hospital) highlighted new dialysis technologies, community-level interventions, and policy-driven solutions to ensure affordable, sustainable kidney care.
- Ophthalmology Innovation Forum (Aug 22) – Vision health closed the series of discussions, with Dr. Daisy Asiama-Asare (Head of Ophthalmology, Ghana), Dr. Zhang Qiuli (Guangdong Medical University), and Dr. Alex Addo (Quantum Medical Centre) presenting breakthroughs in advanced eye surgeries, AI-powered diagnostic tools, and community-based eye care strategies to tackle preventable blindness.
A Vision for the Future
With more than 500 exhibitors, 100 professional speakers, and delegations from nine West African countries and China, the Expo successfully established Ghana as a central hub for healthcare and trade innovation.
The Expo provided a dynamic platform for engagement, bringing together ministers of health, ambassadors, leading medical experts, investors, and private sector innovators.
Exhibitors showcased cutting-edge technologies ranging from AI-powered diagnostic tools, advanced medical imaging systems, dialysis innovations, oncology treatment equipment, and hospital infrastructure solutions. The event was not only a showcase of products but also a strategic conversation on the future of healthcare ecosystems in Africa.
For many participants, the Expo represented a critical bridge between policy dialogue and real-world investment. It created pathways for trade facilitation, knowledge transfer, and cross-border partnerships, ensuring that healthcare advancements translate into tangible improvements in patient outcomes.
The event underscored the importance of investment opportunities, AI-driven solutions, and strategic cross-border partnerships that will shape the next chapter of healthcare and commerce in West Africa.
