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Overview of Medical Expo 2026
The China-West Africa Medical and Health Industry Expo is an essential annual event that brings together major stakeholders from the healthcare sector through an engaging summit and exhibition. Building on the success of the 2025 HCOWA West Africa Medical and Health Industry Investment Summit and Expo, the 2026 edition will continue to strengthen, diversify, and energize the collaboration between China and Africa in the medical and healthcare industries. This expo serves as a dynamic platform designed to connect Chinese hospitals, doctors, manufacturers, and products with the rapidly growing West African market. By facilitating multi-dimensional collaborations across trade, technology, academia, industry, and project development, the event will promote deeper partnerships and foster shared growth within the healthcare sector.
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OUR HEALTH AMBASSADOR
HON. JUSTINA MARIGOLD ASSAN
CENTRAL REGIONAL MINISTER
Hon. Mrs. Justina Marigold is the Central Regional Minister, prior to this position, she served as the Municipal Chief Executive for Agona west Municipal Assembly, 2017-2021. Hon Justina Marigold Assan is a professional Teacher. She attended Ola College of Education, Cape Coast where she obtained 3 Year Cert ‘A’, she then proceeded to the University of Education, Winneba for her 1st and 2nd Degree, Bachelor of Education Degree in Home Economics and Master of Philosophy (Mphil) Home Economics. She is a strong advocate for women empowerment and has made a lot of presentations on this at local and international conferences. Also, she has mentored a lot of girls who are now doing very well in several fields. Hon. Mrs. Justina Marigold Assan is married with three (3) children. At her leisure,she enjoys reading, sewing, participating in seminars and cooking.
Our Charity Ambassador
Prof OU Yamei
Chinese Director- Confucius Institute, UCC
Prof OU Yamei, is the Chinese Director of the Confucius Institute at the University of Cape Coast (CIUCC). In this event, she will serve as the Charity Ambassador who will be responsible for representing HCOWA in liaising with health institutions, ensuring donations are appropriately allocated, coordinating events or initiatives to support the donation efforts, and possibly even personally delivering donations or engaging with recipients to understand their needs firsthand.
About 2025 event
Recap of the 2025 Event
The 2025 HCOWA West Africa Medical and Health Industry Expo was an exciting event, uniting governments, health experts, manufacturers, doctors, and investors to shape West Africa’s healthcare future. With engaging discussions, innovative product displays, and abundant opportunities for collaboration, this expo marked a major milestone for the region’s health industry. Check out the highlights!
Expo 2025 Highlights Videos
The Health Community of West Africa (HCOWA), in its bid to address healthcare disparities in the West African sub-region, hosted the 2024 HCOWA West Africa Medical Industry Investment Summit and Expo at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre.
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About 2025 event
Event Schedule for the 2025
The 2025 China-West Africa Medical and Health Expo and Summit will feature a series of key activities, events, and parallel sessions designed to foster collaboration, innovation, and partnerships between the health sectors of China and West Africa. Here’s a breakdown of the exciting events and activities planned
Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh
Minister of Health, Republic of Ghana
Hon. Samuel Nartey George
Minister of Communication, Digital Technology of Ghana
Prof. Frimpong-Opuni
CEO of Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), Ghana
Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare
Minister of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Republic of Ghana
Prof. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea
Director-General, Ghana Health Service
Mr. Simon Madjie
Chief Executive Officer, Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC)
Dr. Victor Asare Bampoe
Chief Executive Officer, National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA)
Hon. Nana Oye Bampoe Addo
Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of the President of Ghana
H.E. Mohamed Hassan Kaisamba
High Commissioner of Sierra Leone to Ghana
Discover. Connect. Advance.
HCOWA SPECIALIST FORUM SERIES 2025
Be part of our most transformative forum series yet — engaging with top medical specialists, innovators from China, and West African thought leaders across key fields: Oncology, Ophthalmology, Nephrology, and AI-Integrated Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
(Women's Health)
August 18, 2026
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2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
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Host: Ms. Gloria Addo
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Location: Conference Hall, Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra
GYNECOLOGY
(Transforming Women’s Health Through Innovation, Technology and Global Cooperation)
August 19, 2026
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1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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Host. Moderator: Dr. Benjamin Mensah Kwei
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Venue: Ghana International Mall, Spintex Road, Manet, Accra
NEPHROLOGY & KIDNEY HEALTH
(Kidney Care )
August 20, 2026
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9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
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Host. Moderator: Dr. Benjamin Mensah Kwei
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Venue: Ghana International Mall, Spintex Road, Manet, Accra
ONCOLOGY
(Cancer Care
August 20, 2026
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1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m
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Host. Moderator: Mr. Prince Opoku Dogbey
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Venue: Ghana International Mall, Spintex Road, Manet, Accra
Host: Ms. Gloria Addo
2026 West Africa Medical Procurement Conference B2B Networking Agenda
Location: Obstetrics & Gynecology Conference Hall, Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra
Date: 18th August 2026
Time: 2:00 – 4:00 PM
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| 2:00 – 2:05 PM | Opening Prayer | Opening prayer and formal commencement of the B2B Networking Session. |
| 2:05 – 2:10 PM | Welcome & Opening Remarks | Welcome address by the host, introduction of delegates and overview of the objectives of the B2B networking session. Housekeeping information including contact cards, sign-up sheet and QR code for digital business exchange. |
| 2:10 – 2:20 PM | Remarks from Public Procurement Team & 24 Hour | Brief presentation on public procurement processes in Ghana, procurement opportunities and key considerations for medical merchants, suppliers and international companies seeking to do business in Ghana. |
| 2:20 – 2:30 PM | CCPIT Presentation: China–West Africa Business & Trade Opportunities | Presentation by CCPIT on China–West Africa trade relations, business opportunities, market access, investment prospects and how Chinese medical companies and West African businesses can establish sustainable commercial partnerships. |
| 2:30 – 2:55 PM | Sector-Based Round Table Discussion | Delegates are grouped according to business sectors and areas of interest. Participants introduce their companies, products and services and explore opportunities for procurement, distribution, investment, technology cooperation and strategic partnerships. |
| 2:55 – 3:05 PM | Table Pitching Session | One representative from each table gives a brief presentation highlighting the businesses represented, products and services available, key interests and potential partnership or procurement opportunities identified. |
| 3:05 – 3:40 PM | Open Networking & Speed Business Meetings | Delegates freely circulate and connect with potential partners, suppliers, distributors, healthcare institutions, investors and procurement stakeholders. Facilitated 5-minute meetings may be organised to maximise meaningful B2B connections. |
| 3:40 – 3:50 PM | Partnership & Business Opportunity Exchange | Delegates highlight key areas of interest, expressions of interest and potential follow-up opportunities arising from the networking session. |
| 3:50 – 4:00 PM | Group Pictures & Closing Remarks | Official group photographs, appreciation to participating organisations and delegates, closing remarks and information on follow-up engagement. |
Organizing Committee
Supporting and Guiding Units
The ‘2025 HCOWA West Africa Medical Industry Investment Summit and Expo’ is being hosted in Ghana by the Health Community of West Africa in collaboration with the Ghana Health Service and held under the auspices of the the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Trade and Industry.
Proposed Co-Organizers
Ministry of Trade and Industry, Ghana
Ministry of Health, Guinea
Ministry of Health, Côte d’Ivoire
Ministry of Health, Sierra Leone
Ministry of Health, Togo
Ministry of Health, Liberia
Ministry of Health, Nigeria
Ministry of Health, Nigeria
Association of the Community of Health of West Africa
Ghana Chinese Entrepreneurs Federation
Canada-China Trade Chamber of Commerce
Designated Organizers
Hunan West Africa Medical Union Health Technology Co., Ltd
Proposed Partners
Ghana chinese enterpreneurs Association
Hunan academy of chinese medicine
Ghana National Chamber of Pharmacy
FOAMEDDMS
Allied Health Professions Council
Private Health Facilities Association of Ghana
National Diabetes Association-Ghana
Ghana Public Health Association
Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy
Natural Health Professionals Federation of Ghana
L’Association Nationale des Infirmiers
Ghana Association of Medical Herbalists
Community Practice Pharmacists Association
Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists
Ghana Association of Medical Herbalists
Hunan Zetop Medical Co., Ltd
Hunan Luzhou Huikang Development Co.,Ltd
Exhibitors
The ‘2025 HCOWA West Africa Medical Industry Investment Summit and Expo’ is being hosted in Ghana by the Health Community of West Africa in collaboration with the Ghana Health Service and held under the auspices of the the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Trade and Industry.
Chengdu Mechan Electronic Technology
Anhui Zhongke Medical Devices
Jilin Zhongchi Medical Technology
Jinxiang Pharmacy
Hunan Wu Zizui Industrial Group Co., Ltd
Hunan Eter Medical Co., Ltd
Mianyang Sonowing Tech Co., Ltd.
CANYUTECH Biotechnology Co., Ltd
Chengdu Hybribio Medical Laboratory Co.,Ltd.
HON AI Traditional Chinese Medicine
HON AI Medical Image
Chengdu Xinyuan Kang Medical Technology Co.,Ltd
ESSENCE Dialysis Consumables
ESSENCE HPV
ACCESS BANK
COA MIXTURE
Kantanka Pharmaceuticals and Research Centre
UNICOM Chemist
Event Venue
- The Grand Arena, Accra International Conference Centre, Republic of Ghana
- August 19th - 21st, 2026
- 08.00 A.M. - 16.00 P.M.
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Join Us at the 2025 China-West Africa Medical and Health Industry Expo
Join us from August 20-22, 2025, for a pivotal event uniting top medical professionals, innovators, and industry experts to address West Africa’s healthcare needs. With exhibitions, forums, and partnerships, the expo promotes dialogue, innovation, and growth in medical technology. Register now as an exhibitor or visitor and be part of Africa’s healthcare future!
HCOWA is dedicated to promoting healthcare standards, enhances access to quality medical services across West Africa, fostering a dynamic community.
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