Ghana's Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced plans to establish a Ghana Medical Tourism Hub as part of the country's 2027 Budget strategy. The hub aims to attract foreign patients seeking specialised healthcare services. The government has allocated GH¢186 million to the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts to support tourism, cultural and creative industries. This investment forms part of the government's broader strategy to strengthen tourism and expand economic opportunities.
The proposed medical tourism hub will bring together specialist hospitals, diagnostic centres, rehabilitation facilities, hotels, laboratories and pharmacies to provide comprehensive services for international patients. The government will offer tax incentives, serviced land and infrastructure to attract private investors. This initiative is expected to rely primarily on private-sector investment, with government support through targeted incentives. The hub is expected to position Ghana as a destination for people seeking specialised medical treatment in Africa and beyond.
The allocation to the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts is expected to support the tourism, cultural and creative industries, which play a role in promoting Ghana's heritage, creativity and economic development. The government believes the medical tourism initiative could create opportunities for investment, support healthcare-related businesses and strengthen Ghana's appeal as a destination for medical services. This complements other tourism infrastructure initiatives outlined in the 2027 Budget.
Dr Forson identified private-sector-led medical tourism as the third major component of the government's tourism development strategy. The proposed hub will provide specialised healthcare services to patients from other countries. The government seeks to expand the tourism sector beyond traditional leisure and heritage tourism. This initiative aims to promote Ghana as an attractive destination for international visitors.
The government plans to complete the establishment of the medical tourism hub through private-sector investment. The facilities are expected to provide comprehensive services for international patients. The initiative is part of the government's efforts to strengthen tourism and expand economic opportunities. The medical tourism programme will be implemented alongside other tourism infrastructure initiatives.
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson announced the funding during his presentation of the 2027 Budget Statement to Parliament on Thursday, November 12, 2026. The investment forms part of the government's broader strategy to strengthen tourism and expand economic opportunities. The government is committed to positioning Ghana as an attractive destination for international visitors.
The medical tourism hub is expected to contribute to Ghana's economic development and create new opportunities for investment. The government is confident that the initiative will attract foreign patients seeking specialised healthcare services. The hub will provide a comprehensive range of services, including specialist hospitals, diagnostic centres and rehabilitation facilities.
Key points
- The government has allocated GH¢186 million to the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts to support tourism, cultural and creative industries.
- The proposed medical tourism hub will bring together specialist hospitals, diagnostic centres, rehabilitation facilities, hotels, laboratories and pharmacies to provide comprehensive services for international patients.
- The initiative is expected to rely primarily on private-sector investment, with government support through targeted tax incentives, serviced land and essential infrastructure.
