Africa-Press – Ghana. The United Kingdom Department for Business and Trade has welcomed a delegation of 15 organisations from Ghana’s healthcare sector for a four-city roadshow aimed at strengthening trade partnerships and development opportunities.
The delegation, visiting the UK from March 17 to 21, includes representatives from the government, private health facilities, pharmaceutical and medical equipment distributors, and pharmaceutical manufacturers.
A statement issued by the British High Commission said the visit would strengthen the existing healthcare collaboration between the UK and Ghana, which already spanned research and training, knowledge and expertise transfer, investment, and healthcare systems strengthening.
Mr John Humphrey, the Trade Commissioner for Africa, who led the UK delegation, said “The UK is committed to strengthening its economic ties with Africa, and Ghana is a key partner in this effort as we partner together to unlock growth, jobs, trade, investment, and opportunities in our economies.”
He said the delegation presented a significant opportunity for UK businesses to engage with Ghana’s growing healthcare market, while also supporting Ghana’s development goals, including achieving universal health coverage.
The roadshow begins in London before going to Birmingham, Leeds, and Cardiff.
Throughout the tour, Ghanaian delegates will meet with UK companies offering solutions and expertise that match Ghana’s healthcare needs.
This initiative aligns with the UK’s commitment to strengthening economic ties with African nations and building capacity to address issues around supply chain disruption over the past years.
“By working together, we can get ahead of global shocks, mitigate their impact, and unlock new opportunities for growth between our two countries,” the statement said.
Madam Harriet Thompson, the British High Commissioner to Ghana, said: “The UK and Ghana have enjoyed a long and consistent partnership on healthcare, enhancing the health services available to citizens as well as supporting opportunities for both British and Ghanaian businesses.”
The roadshow was an opportunity to deepen that partnership, harnessing each nation’s collective expertise, innovation, experience and dynamism.
“I am confident that the visit will foster productive connections, paving the way for growth and prosperity between Ghana and the UK,” she added.
Madam Thompson said the visit presented a valuable opportunity for UK businesses to explore Ghana’s growing healthcare market, while enabling Ghana to access the UK’s expertise, products, and services in that sector.
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