Health

The industry comprises of all firms (both public and private) operating in the market and are involved in the manufacturing, provision services and products, and generation of knowledge related to the health sector.
The structure of the industry consists of the following:

• – Health Services– Communicable Disease Control
• – Non Communicable Disease Control
• – Reproductive and Sexual Health
• – Nutrition
• – Accident and Emergency Services
• – Clinical Care
• – Traditional and Alternative Medicine Practice
• – Rehabilitation

The capacity of the local manufacturing industry is under-utilized and the potential of Ghana’s herbal and traditional medicines is largely untapped. Information available indicates that there is high demand for medicinal plants from Ghana. Scientific information available indicates most parts of Ghana are suitable for the cultivation of various medicinal plants. Particular plants like Cola Nitida locally known as "Bese", Alchornea Cordifolia (Ogyama), Griffonia Simplicifolia (Kagya), are high in demand by both international and local markets.

Investment opportunities available in the health sector:

- Hospitals and clinics

- Health Centres

- Maternity Homes

- Laboratories

- Chemical shops

- Hospital equipment

- Research and development facilities

- Drugs and pharmaceuticals

- Preventive products e.g. condoms, mosquito nets

- Ambulance services for tourists including the concept of the flying doctor to service remote locations.