The 4th edition of the West Africa Pharma and Healthcare Exhibition officially opened today, May 6, 2025, at the Accra International Conference Centre, drawing together over 120 exhibitors and more than hundreds of professionals from across the pharmaceutical, medical, and healthcare sectors across the globe.
Themed “E-Pharmacy & Digital Health,” the three-day event, running from May 6 to 8, aims to strengthen the country’s pharmaceutical industry by bringing together manufacturers, exporters, wholesalers, retailers, and other key stakeholders from across West Africa.
In his welcome address, Mr. Praveen Kumar Singh, Project Director of West Africa Pharma and Healthcare (WAPHC) and Director of ACE Group, emphasized the strategic importance of the exhibition.
“This conference is more than trade—it’s a partnership built on shared progress,” Singh said. “India has become a vital partner in Africa’s healthcare and pharmaceutical growth, showing how South-South cooperation can drive innovation, technology, and human development.”
TThe show has expanded significantly since its last edition, growing from 85 exhibitors to more than 120 this year. In addition to major representation from India, the 2025 event also features companies and delegates from Turkey, Egypt, the USA, Korea, Vietnam, Namibia, Pakistan, Spain, and Italy.
His Excellency Mr. Manish Gupta, High Commissioner of India to Ghana, welcomed the international participants, highlighting India’s long-standing ties with Africa in healthcare and pharmaceuticals.
“India is proud to stand with Africa in building sustainable and innovative healthcare systems,” Gupta stated. “Events like this reinforce our shared commitment to improving access to quality medicines and fostering technological advancement.”
Representing the Government of Ghana, Hon. Sampson Ahi, Deputy Minister of Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry, emphasized the sector’s importance to Ghana’s economic development.
“Healthcare and pharmaceuticals are no longer optional sectors—they are strategic pillars in our national growth agenda,” Ahi said. “Innovation is no longer optional; it is essential.”
The event is also a key platform for buyers and investors, with over 100 hosted partners from across the region attending. Ms. Audrey Serwaa Bonsu, CEO of the Ghana National Chamber of Pharmacy, speaking on behalf of the president of the chamber, praised the initiative for its impact on business growth and capacity building in West Africa’s health industry.
“This exhibition offers unmatched opportunities for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and investment,” Bonsu noted. “It’s shaping the future of healthcare in Ghana and the wider region.”
The opening ceremony concluded with a guided tour of the exhibition stands, where delegates, led by invited dignitaries explored innovations in medical diagnostics, pharmaceutical manufacturing, surgical equipment, hospital supplies, and digital health solutions.
Organizers say the growth of the exhibition reflects the increasing importance of West Africa as one of the world’s fastest-growing and most promising healthcare markets.
The West Africa Pharma Healthcare Show continues through May 8, with conferences, business matchmaking, and panel discussions focused on improving healthcare systems, policy frameworks, and local manufacturing capabilities across the region.
