US Embassy Highlights Growing Military and Security Partnership with Ghana at MedRex Exercise
The US Embassy in Accra has reiterated its commitment to deepening cooperation with Ghana across security, humanitarian, law enforcement, and sports, following a joint medical readiness exercise involving Ghanaian and American military forces.
Speaking to journalists after a MedRex demonstration on Monday, Press Attaché and Acting Public Affairs Officer Matthew Asada said the partnership between the two countries had grown significantly over the past year.
“It’s been great to spend the morning with you, taking you through a MedRex in action,” Mr. Asada said. “You’ve seen the partnership between our Ghanaian and American military forces, delivering care and sharing knowledge, imparting techniques.”
He noted that this year’s exercise showed clear progress in specialist training, service provision, and bilateral cooperation compared to last year.
Beyond MedRex: Broadening Cooperation
Mr. Asada emphasized that US-Ghana collaboration extends beyond military drills. He cited several joint initiatives currently underway.
The US has supported the Ghanaian Engineering Regiment with airlift capacity to enable their participation in humanitarian missions in Jamaica. On law enforcement, both countries are working together to combat cybercrime and ensure that criminal networks cannot exploit weaknesses in either jurisdiction.
“We’re partnering on law enforcement cooperation to ensure that no one is taking advantage of wherever they live, and that cybercrime is prosecuted here and in the United States,” he said.
The Embassy is also collaborating with Ghana on preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which the US will co-host with Canada and Mexico. Mr. Asada expressed excitement about supporting both the Ghanaian Black Stars and the US Men’s National Team during the tournament.
“Whether it’s security cooperation, law enforcement, immigration, all these things we’re doing together with our Ghanaian partners, and it’s really exciting to be with you here today,” he added.
Knowledge Sharing at the Core of Partnership
When asked about the importance of knowledge sharing, Mr. Asada said it was central to the US-Ghana relationship.
“This is all part of our exercising together to improve our joint interoperability,” he explained. “Whether it’s the 25 US military personnel that are here for MedRex in Ghana, which is part of African Lion 26, or the 50 Ghanaian armed forces that are in Morocco right now with US military personnel — knowledge sharing and knowledge transfer is at the heart of everything that we do.”
MedRex, held under the broader African Lion 26 framework, brings together medical professionals from both countries to enhance emergency response, trauma care, and joint operational readiness.
The US Embassy said such exchanges reflect a shared commitment to building stronger institutions and protecting citizens on both sides.
