The High Commission of India, in partnership with Vipex Associates and Ghanaian institutions, is set to host the maiden edition of the Natural Health & Wellness Expo 2026, a landmark event designed to showcase the growing role of traditional medicine in modern healthcare.
Scheduled for 26–27 February 2026 at the Accra International Conference Centre, the Expo underscores India’s commitment to deepening healthcare collaboration with Ghana through strategic investment, research partnerships and knowledge exchange in traditional medicine systems.
The event is being organised in association with the AYUSH Export Promotion Council, with the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) serving as Institutional Partner. Approximately 25 Ayurveda-focused companies from India are expected to participate, presenting time-tested remedies and wellness solutions that complement conventional medical practice.
Ayurveda remains a central pillar of India’s healthcare ecosystem. According to a joint report by the Confederation of Indian Industry and PwC, over 77 percent of Indian households incorporate Ayurvedic products into their healthcare routines, driven in part by a preventive approach to non-communicable and lifestyle-related diseases. The sector’s economic significance is equally notable, with its market projected to have reached approximately $9.7 billion in 2022.
The Expo will highlight the transformative potential of traditional medicine systems, with particular emphasis on Ayurveda and herbal therapies. Exhibitors from Ghana and India will showcase a broad spectrum of products and services, including Ayurvedic formulations, herbal cosmetics, natural therapeutic treatments, yoga practices and other complementary health solutions.
Attendees will have the opportunity to engage directly with leading practitioners, researchers and manufacturers from both countries. The programme will feature curated product exhibitions, live demonstrations of Ayurvedic techniques, expert consultations and specialised knowledge sessions on nutrition, detoxification therapies, meditation, yoga and integrative wellness approaches.
The event is an early outcome of the Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2025 during the state visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Ghana. The agreement was concluded between the Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda under India’s Ministry of Ayush and the Institute of Traditional and Alternative Medicine under Ghana’s Ministry of Health, formalising cooperation in research, training and the development of traditional medicine.
This collaboration forms part of broader bilateral efforts aimed at strengthening Ghana–India relations across health, education and trade. The Indian High Commission in Accra has played a facilitative role in advancing this partnership and supporting the structured introduction of Ayurveda within West Africa’s evolving healthcare landscape.
Organisers have emphasised that the Expo will adhere to Ghana’s regulatory standards and operate within established public health frameworks. Measures are being implemented to ensure that all showcased products meet the necessary compliance requirements, reinforcing confidence in the responsible promotion of complementary and alternative medicine within the country’s he
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