KENYA— The Ministry of Health (MOH) and Nairobi will on September 2023 play host to Medic East Africa and Medlab East Africa medical exhibition at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC).

The Arab Health, FIME, Africa Health, and Medlab Middle East- Informa Markets have announced the commencement of Medic East Africa and Medlab East Africa.

This year’s theme of “Redefining healthcare delivery in East Africa”, under the patronage of the Ministry of Health Kenya.

The event announced that it will strive to bring together the international and regional healthcare communities to improve healthcare delivery for the people and transform the future of healthcare in East Africa.

The event aims to attract numerous healthcare and laboratory professional visits from around the world.

The event will also showcase many leading global brands from over 20 countries like Abbott, Snibe Diagnostics, Crown Healthcare, and more.

Confirmed countries participating in the event include France, Greece, Italy, Romania, Cyprus, Switzerland, Türkiye, Kenya, China, India, United Arab Emirates, and the United States.

The event will also include the participation of key regional healthcare organizations including the Kenyan Healthcare Federation, the Association of Clinical Pathologists, the Surgical Society, the Medical Association, and the National Public Health Institute.

In parallel to the exhibition, the free-to-attend congress will feature the Healthcare Summit 2.0 conference, and the Laboratory educational sessions conference tracks will also take place.

The 3-day event intends to offer a collaborative environment for healthcare and laboratory professionals, policymakers, researchers, and technology experts to discuss challenges and opportunities in achieving better health systems.

The diverse line-up of regional and international experts will share cutting-edge insights and best practices on Healthcare Excellence, Public Health, and Equity to address public and private healthcare challenges in the region.

Some of the featured speakers at the event include Adama Thiam, Head of Emergency Operations Support and Logistics – WHO, Dr Muthoni Karanja, HIV Prevention Specialist – Department of Defence Kenya, Gerald Macharia, Chairman – of KNPHI and Aaron K Mulaki Head of Strategic Partnerships and Engagement, African Constituency Bureau for the Global Fund.

Medic East Africa and Medlab East Africa Exhibition Director Tom Coleman said, “With the growth of the healthcare and laboratory industries in East Africa, Medic East Africa and Medlab East Africa, will showcase the latest innovations and technologies driving the industry forward in the region, as well as provide the ultimate platform for meeting colleagues and discussing the latest trends impacting their respective industries.”

The convention will be a trading and business-sharing platform for industry professionals to promote interaction and trade amongst C-level management from hospitals, leading manufacturers, key government professionals, investors, dealers, and distributors.

Visitors will be able to source from 9 dedicated product sectors, including medical equipment and devices, imaging and diagnostics, disposables and consumer goods, healthcare and general services, medical laboratory, and wellness and prevention.

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