Govt Calls For Local Production Of Medical Technologies
Dignitaries at the summit The government has called for local production of medical technologies in the country to help reduce the importation of finished medical products as well as Read More... The post Govt Calls For Local Production Of Medical Technologies appeared first on DailyGuide Network .
Government officials have called for the production of medical technologies locally in Ghana to reduce imports and enhance the country's healthcare system. At the Third China-West African Medical Expo and AI Diagnostic Summit in Accra, Deputy Minister for Health Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah highlighted that Ghana's increasing healthcare demands necessitate partnerships that build capacity over time, rather than relying on imported technologies.
She emphasized that Ghana's collaboration with China should concentrate on local manufacturing and assembly, technology transfer, research cooperation, professional training, and investment in the nation's technical capacity. These initiatives would bolster the country's health security, generate employment, and fortify the healthcare system.
Ayensu-Danquah urged stakeholders to guarantee that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare is safe, affordable, and suitable for Ghana's healthcare system. She pointed out that AI-driven diagnostics, medical imaging, predictive analysis, and digital health systems could address shortages in specialized expertise, particularly at the primary healthcare level.
Dr. Ayensu-Danquah stressed that technology should augment healthcare professionals, not replace them, emphasizing that technology should support rather than replace the judgment and human connection of medical experts.
Dr. Caroline Reindorf Amissah, Deputy Director of Ghana Health Service, called for the responsible implementation of AI to enhance healthcare delivery across Ghana and West Africa. She stated that AI's success should be measured by its ability to help healthcare professionals make better decisions, detect diseases earlier, and improve patient outcomes, rather than by the technology's sophistication.
Amissah urged technology developers and investors to prioritize practical and locally appropriate solutions capable of tackling the healthcare challenges faced by the continent.
Madam Sihong Jian, President of the Health Community of West Africa Association (HCOWAA), stated that HCOWAA aims to make Ghana a hub for healthcare transformation in West Africa. She highlighted Ghana's potential to become the leading health hub in the region.
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