Egypt's General Authority for Healthcare Showcases Digital Transformation at Africa Health ExCon 2024

The third edition of Africa Health ExCon, the largest African health exhibition and conference, commenced on June 3, 2024, at the Al Manara International Conference Centre in Cairo. Inaugurated by Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli on behalf of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, the event runs until June 6, 2024.

The conference aims to enhance trade exchange between African countries, promote the localization of medical industries, and address healthcare challenges across the continent. With over 500 major companies participating and more than 60,000 visitors from over 100 countries, Africa Health ExCon 2024 aligns with the African Union's Agenda 2063 for 'A Prosperous Africa.'

Egypt's General Authority for Healthcare is a key participant, showcasing its advancements in digital transformation and AI technologies. The event provides a platform for healthcare and pharmaceutical companies to explore investment opportunities in Africa, accelerating industry growth across the continent.

The participation of Egypt's General Authority for Healthcare in Africa Health ExCon 2024 highlights the country's efforts to enhance its healthcare sector and promote sustainable development goals. This event could lead to increased investment and cooperation in the healthcare industry across Africa, resulting in improved medical services and patient outcomes.

Major General Dr. Bahaa Zidan, Chairman of the Egyptian Authority for Unified Procurement, Medical Supply, and Technology Management (UPA), expressed his enthusiasm for the event: *"We are pleased to launch the 3rd edition of the Africa Health ExCon conference and exhibition, which has become an ideal platform for enhancing cooperation among various healthcare professionals and organizations across Africa and providing new opportunities for investment and trade."*

The event features over 350 scientific sessions covering 32 specializations, with the participation of over 1,200 Egyptian speakers, 150 international speakers, and 300 foreign delegates. Notable exhibitors include Grifols, Medtronic, Pfizer, and General Electric Healthcare, among others, showcasing the latest advancements in medical technologies.

Prof. Dr. Adel Al-Adawi, former Minister of Health and Population and President of the Egyptian Medical Association, highlighted the importance of the conference: 'We are proud to announce over 350 scientific sessions covering 32 specializations... These numbers reflect our commitment to providing high-quality scientific content that enhances medical knowledge in Egypt and across Africa.'

The exhibition also includes Egypt Pharma City, a significant project aimed at producing high-quality medicines at lower prices than imported products. The project has already begun exporting to new markets in the Arab and African regions, with plans to expand to European and American markets.

The Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI) pavilion showcased the establishment of the Arab African company for the production of medical materials and wafers, and factories for surgical sutures and medical syringes. An agreement has been reached with a Chinese company to produce X-ray and magnetic resonance imaging devices through a factory that will be the nucleus of a medical industrial city.

The Arab Company for Pharmaceuticals and Medical Supplies (ACDI) highlighted its 48 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and medical supplies industries. ACDI produces 1,200 pharmaceutical preparations, with plans to localize the raw materials industries and manufacture oncology drugs.

Africa Health ExCon 2024 serves as a strategic platform for developing the health sector in Africa, enhancing cooperation among various healthcare professionals, organizations, and governments, and promoting sustainable development goals. The event highlights Egypt's leading role in medical care and its capability to provide high-quality medical services to patients from across the continent.

Key Takeaways

• Africa Health ExCon 2024, the largest African health exhibition, commenced on June 3 in Cairo.
• The event aims to enhance trade exchange, promote medical industries, and address healthcare challenges across Africa.
• Over 500 companies and 60,000 visitors from 100 countries are participating in the event.
• Egypt's General Authority for Healthcare is showcasing its advancements in digital transformation and AI technologies.
• The event features 350 scientific sessions, 1,200 Egyptian speakers, and 300 foreign delegates.