Ghana is seeking to deepen its position as a destination for medical tourism and healthcare investment with plans to establish a Historic Medical City at Ada, bringing together healthcare delivery, research, education, technology and business.
The proposed project is expected to create a platform for investors, healthcare professionals and members of the African Diaspora to participate in the development of a large-scale healthcare and economic ecosystem.
The initiative is being advanced through a partnership between the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) and AFRICA’s BRAIN BANK, with the collaboration set to culminate in the ground-breaking of the proposed Medical City.
The six-day programme, scheduled from September 3 to 8, 2026, in Accra and Ada, is being held under the theme, “Africa’s Greatest Wealth, Its People; Restoring Africa’s Health Capital.”
The Medical City is envisioned as an integrated development combining specialised healthcare services, medical education and professional training, research and innovation, advanced diagnostic and surgical systems, digital healthcare and telemedicine.
It is also expected to support international medical collaboration while creating opportunities for local businesses operating across healthcare, pharmaceuticals, construction, finance, technology, logistics, real estate and hospitality.
Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority, Mrs Maame Efua Houadjeto, said the partnership demonstrated how tourism could be used to attract investment and support broader national development.
She said the summit and Medical City ground-breaking would provide Ghana with an opportunity to showcase its potential to international investors while connecting tourism with healthcare and economic development.
“The Summit, Charity Ball, and Historic Medical City Ground-breaking present a powerful opportunity to welcome the world to Ghana while demonstrating the transformative possibilities that emerge when tourism, healthcare, investment, and development work together,” she said.
According to Mrs Houadjeto, the initiative could attract international attention, create opportunities for communities and contribute to the future development of healthcare across Africa.
Rev. Dr Pam Fomunung, Visionary, CEO and Group Chair of AFRICA’s BRAIN BANK Global, described the GTA’s involvement as an important endorsement of the project’s healthcare, tourism and investment ambitions.
She said the Medical City was designed not only to expand healthcare services but also to promote medical tourism, generate employment, attract Diaspora investment and facilitate knowledge transfer.
The organisers expect the development to create a market for local suppliers and service providers while supporting workforce development and investment in healthcare-related infrastructure.
The project could also strengthen Ghana’s emerging tourism strategy, which increasingly extends beyond leisure and cultural tourism to include conferences, investment activities and purpose-driven travel.
The six-day programme began with a homecoming welcome reception in Accra on September 3, followed by a Business-to-Business Market and community awards on September 4.
A symposium on Africa’s health capital, together with a red-carpet summit and awards gala, is scheduled for September 5, while a Billionaire Breakfast Brunch and beach retreat will take place on September 6.
The Medical City ground-breaking and a Greater Accra tour are scheduled for September 7, with the programme ending on September 8 with visits to the Cape Coast and Elmina castles.
The organisers are inviting investors and businesses in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, tourism, construction, finance, technology, logistics, real estate and infrastructure to participate in the initiative.
Members of the African Diaspora are also being encouraged to contribute expertise, investment, networks and philanthropic support to the proposed project while strengthening their connection with Ghana.
