GTA PARTNERS AFRICA’S BRAIN BANK TO ADVANCE HEALTHCARE, INVESTMENT AND MEDICAL TOURISM IN GHANA

The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has partnered with AFRICA’s BRAIN BANK® Global to support a six-day international summit in Ghana, culminating in the groundbreaking ceremony for a proposed Historic Medical City in Ada.

The initiative seeks to position Ghana at the intersection of healthcare development, investment, tourism and medical tourism, while creating a platform for international stakeholders to explore opportunities within Africa’s healthcare ecosystem.

The 7th Annual Summit, Charity Ball and Medical City Groundbreaking is scheduled to take place from September 3 to 8, 2026, across Accra and Ada, under the theme: “Africa’s Greatest Wealth, Its People; Restoring Africa’s Health Capital.”

At the heart of the programme is the proposed Medical City, envisioned as an integrated ecosystem combining healthcare, medical education, research, innovation and economic development.

The project is expected to expand access to affordable, specialised and technology-driven healthcare while creating opportunities for investment, employment, professional training and international collaboration.

GTA Chief Executive Officer Maame Efua Houadjeto said the partnership demonstrates the potential of tourism to catalyse broader investment and national development.

She noted that the summit and Medical City groundbreaking provide an opportunity to welcome international participants to Ghana while showcasing the possibilities that emerge when tourism, healthcare, investment and development converge.

According to the organisers, the initiative will bring together government representatives, investors, healthcare professionals, corporate executives, development partners, philanthropists and members of the African Diaspora.

Rev. Dr. Pam Fomunung, Visionary, Chief Executive Officer and Group Chair of AFRICA’s BRAIN BANK® Global, described the GTA’s involvement as an important endorsement of Ghana’s ambitions in healthcare, tourism and investment.

She said the proposed Medical City is intended to extend beyond conventional healthcare infrastructure, with the potential to contribute to medical tourism, job creation, Diaspora engagement, knowledge transfer and economic growth.

The proposed development is expected to focus on specialised healthcare services, medical education and professional training, advanced diagnostic and surgical systems, digital healthcare, telemedicine, research and international medical collaboration.

The project could also create opportunities for local suppliers and service providers while supporting workforce development, Diaspora investment and knowledge transfer. Its wider ecosystem is expected to generate opportunities within hospitality, tourism and medical-tourism services.

Six-Day Programme

The programme begins 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 focused on Africa’s health capital, together with a red-carpet summit and awards gala, will take place on September 5.

Activities on September 6 will include a Billionaire Breakfast Brunch and beach retreat, while September 7 will feature the Medical City groundbreaking ceremony and a Greater Accra tour.

The programme concludes on September 8 with a cultural and heritage tour of Cape Coast and Elmina Castles.

Organisers are inviting businesses and investors across sectors including 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 engage with the project by contributing expertise, investment, professional networks and philanthropic support, while reconnecting with Ghana’s cultural and historical heritage.

Describing the initiative as more than an event, Maame Efua Houadjeto said it represents a potential legacy venture capable of creating opportunities, attracting international attention, strengthening communities and contributing to Africa’s healthcare future.

The partnership comes at a time when Ghana is seeking to broaden its tourism offering beyond traditional leisure and cultural tourism by promoting business events, conferences, investment tourism and other forms of purpose-driven travel.

If successfully developed, the proposed Medical City could provide a significant test of how tourism, healthcare, investment and Diaspora capital can be brought together to support a long-term development agenda.

Beyond the groundbreaking ceremony, the project’s success will ultimately depend on the ability to translate the proposed vision into sustainable infrastructure, investment, healthcare services and measurable benefits for communities in Ghana and across Africa.