The Ghana Free Zones Authority (GFZA) participated in the opening ceremony of the 3rd China–West Africa Medical and Health Industry & AI Diagnosis and Project Cooperation Summit & Expo 2026, held under the theme, “Strengthening China–West Africa Health Partnerships Through Innovation, Investment, Technology and Sustainable Healthcare Development,” on 19 August 2026 at the Ghana International Mall in Accra.
The three-day event, organized by the Health Community of West Africa Association (HCOWAA), brought together representatives from sixteen (16) West African countries, fifty (50) participants from the medical sector and three hundred (300) exhibitors from China, Ghana and other African countries.
The President of the Health Community of West Africa Association (HCOWAA), Ms. Sihong Jiang, noted that the Summit provides a platform for governments, healthcare institutions, investors and technology companies to share knowledge, explore partnerships and create new investment opportunities in Ghana and beyond.
Representing the Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Mary Awusi, at the opening ceremony, the Deputy Chief Executive Officer in charge of Operations, Mr. Lateef Apau Wiredu, highlighted the importance of strategic partnerships and investment in strengthening Ghana’s industrial and economic development. He stated that the Authority is focused on partnerships that go beyond trade and distribution to include local manufacturing, technology transfer, research and development, skills training and innovation. He further noted that the longstanding relationship between Ghana and China continues to create opportunities for investment, particularly in sectors critical to Ghana’s development.
The Deputy Minister of Health, Professor Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, in her keynote address, emphasized the importance of partnerships, innovation, technology transfer, knowledge exchange and investment in building a resilient and modern healthcare system and strengthening healthcare delivery in the country.
The Authority’s participation reflects its broader mandate of facilitating investment, supporting industrial development and promoting Ghana as a competitive destination for investors seeking access to the Ghanaian and wider African markets.
Also present at the opening ceremony were the Director of Corporate Affairs, PR & Aftercare, Dr. Patience Agbleze Acorlor; the Senior Manager, Corporate Affairs, Mr. Bilal Muazu; as well as other officers of the Authority.
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