President John Mahama has urged global African leaders to strengthen partnerships and strategic collaborations aimed at improving healthcare delivery across the continent.

He made the call at the WHX Leaders Africa event held in Accra on December 9, 2025.

Addressing a gathering of policymakers, innovators, and health experts, President Mahama underscored the critical role of innovation and collaboration in shaping a more resilient and equitable healthcare system for Africa.

“And to our young African innovators, AI developers, tech creators and digital health entrepreneurs, the future of African healthcare will be shaped by your imagination and your ingenuity,” he said.

“We’re building this new health order with you and for you. A healthier Africa will be a more prosperous Africa. A more resilient Africa will strengthen global security, not hurt it. A more innovative Africa will enrich the global health ecosystem.”

He emphasised that Africa has the vision, talent, and determination needed to transform its health sector but must cultivate partnerships that recognise the continent’s rise as essential to global development.

“Africa is not in contest with anyone,” he added.

President Mahama also expressed concern about the capacity of major health facilities in Accra and Kumasi, noting that many lack adequate equipment to diagnose and treat non-communicable diseases such as cancers, diabetes, and heart conditions.

While commending the private sector for advancing access to modern diagnostic and treatment options, he announced that government will channel additional resources through the Mahama Cares policy framework.

As part of this effort, the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, which has traditionally supported public health institutions, will be extended to private hospitals to equip them with essential medical technologies.

According to him, strengthening public-private collaboration remains central to building a healthcare system capable of meeting Africa’s present and future health challenges.