In a significant move to spotlight traditional and holistic healthcare, Accra will host the inaugural West Africa Natural Health & Wellness Expo on February 26 & 27, 2026. The two-day event, to be held at the prestigious Accra International Conference Centre, aims to foster a continental dialogue on integrating natural health practices into modern wellness paradigms
The Expo is positioned as a cornerstone event for practitioners, policymakers, researchers, and businesses operating in the fields of herbal medicine, naturopathy, and holistic well-being. Its core mission, underscored by the tagline “A Natural and Holistic Approach for Well-being,” is to promote sustainable health solutions rooted in Africa’s rich biodiversity and traditional knowledge systems.
A Collaborative Endeavor with Institutional Backing
Organized by WIPEX Associates, the Expo boasts strong institutional partnerships that signal its regional importance. It is held in association with the High Commission of India, Accra, highlighting a growing India-Africa partnership in the wellness and traditional medicine sectors.
Crucially, the event has secured the endorsement of leading regulatory and professional bodies in West Africa’s health landscape. Official partner associations include:
- The Traditional Medicine Practice Council (TMPC) under Ghana’s Ministry of Health.
- The Ghana Association of Medical Herbalists (GAMH).
- Nigeria’s National Association of Regular Traditional Medicine Practitioners (NARTHF).
This high-level collaboration underscores a formal and government-backed effort to standardize, promote, and innovate within the traditional medicine industry.
What to Expect at the Expo
While a full agenda is forthcoming, expos of this nature typically feature a blend of:
- Expert Panel Discussions: Exploring policy, research, and the future of integrative medicine.
- Practitioner Workshops: Demonstrating traditional and modern holistic techniques.
- A Major Exhibition Hall: Featuring local and international brands showcasing herbal products, supplements, wellness technologies, and literature.
- Networking Forums: Connecting herbal farmers, manufacturers, practitioners, exporters, and healthcare investors.
“This Expo is timely,” noted a representative from the Ghana Association of Medical Herbalists. “There is a global resurgence of interest in natural health, and West Africa holds a vast, untapped repository of knowledge and resources. This platform will help translate that potential into economic opportunity and improved health outcomes for our people.”
Riding a Global Wave
The event aligns with a global shift towards preventative and holistic healthcare, as well as the World Health Organization’s (WHO) strategy to integrate traditional medicine into national health systems. For Ghana and Nigeria—both with well-established traditional medicine councils—the Expo serves as a powerful tool for regional leadership in this sector.
The West Africa Natural Health & Wellness Expo 2026 is poised to be more than a conference; it is set to be a marketplace of ideas and a catalyst for industry growth. Stakeholders are encouraged to mark their calendars for what promises to be a landmark event in Accra next February.
For more information and updates, visit the official website: www.wipex.in
