Accra: Mr Julius Debrah, the Chief of Staff, has outlined the Government's vision to position Ghana as the medical technology hub of West Africa, inviting investors to partner in youth, innovation, and healthcare transformation. He emphasized that Ghana was not only seeking to solve health system challenges but also creating an investment-friendly ecosystem that empowers young innovators, researchers, and entrepreneurs to drive solutions across multiple sectors.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Debrah, speaking at the opening of the 2025 China-West Africa Health Expo in Accra, assured investors that the country offered stability, opportunity, and access to markets. He stated, "Looking ahead, our vision is to position Ghana as the medical technology hub of West Africa." By attracting investment, encouraging innovation, and building world-class facilities in Accra and across regions, Ghana aims to serve as a center of excellence for the entire sub-region.
Mr Debrah highlighted that Ghana was creating platforms where youth-driven innovation intersects with global capital, ensuring sustainable progress in health, agribusiness, technology, renewable energy, sports, and industrialization. He stressed the importance of investing in people, including doctors, nurses, technicians, researchers, and young students, to ensure that solutions are sustained for future generations.
The event, organized by the Health Community of West Africa Association (HCOWA) and the Ghana Health Service, convened stakeholders from China, West Africa, and beyond, including manufacturers, academics, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and investors. The summit showcased Ghana's vision of using innovation, youth empowerment, and international collaboration as the foundation for Africa's transformation.
This year's Expo highlighted Artificial Intelligence (AI) in diagnostics and healthcare, demonstrating how smart technology could bridge the gap between rural and urban health delivery. Mr Debrah emphasized that while technology was crucial, the human capital of Africa's youth remained the greatest asset for investors to tap into.
