2027 Budget: Govt to establish medical tourism hub to attract foreign patients to Ghana
The government has announced plans to establish a Ghana Medical Tourism Hub, targeting foreign patients seeking specialised healthcare services as part of efforts to position the country as a regional destination for medical tourism. The initiative, which will be driven by the private sector, will be supported by targeted tax incentives, serviced land and trunk […]
The Ghanaian government has unveiled plans to create a Medical Tourism Hub, aiming to draw international patients seeking advanced healthcare services. This initiative, spearheaded by the private sector, will receive backing in the form of tax breaks, land, and infrastructure. Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson unveiled the 2027 Budget Statement and Economic Policy, highlighting medical tourism as a key pillar of the country's tourism strategy.
The hub will unite hospitals, diagnostic centers, rehabilitation centers, hotels, labs, and pharmacies to offer a comprehensive suite of medical services. The government aims to incentivize investors with tax breaks and provide serviced land and essential infrastructure to kickstart the hub's development. The initiative is projected to attract patients from Africa and beyond, injecting foreign currency into the economy.
It could also offer Ghanaians access to a broader range of specialized medical care locally. Beyond its direct impact on hospitals and healthcare professionals, the hub could stimulate related sectors like hospitality, transport, pharmaceuticals, and beyond. Medical tourists may necessitate prolonged stays, prompting opportunities for local suppliers and service providers.
Dr Ato Forson anticipates the initiative to bolster visitor arrivals, extended stays, higher spending, and improved foreign exchange earnings by 2030.
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