The event is organized by the Egyptian Authority for Unified Procurement, Medical Supply and the Management of Medical Technology, under the patronage of President El-Sisi, and is taking place from June 15 to 18.
On behalf of His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Prime Minister, Mostafa Madbouly, inaugurated this morning the fifth edition of the Africa Health ExCon 2026 medical exhibition and conference.
The event is organized by the Egyptian Authority for Unified Procurement, Medical Supply and the Management of Medical Technology, under the patronage of President El-Sisi, and is taking place from June 15 to 18.
Ahead of the opening ceremony, Prime Minister Madbouly received Dr. Djuro Macut, Prime Minister of the Republic of Serbia, who is participating in the opening of the fifth edition of the African medical exhibition and conference.
The event is attended by a number of current and former ministers, members of parliament, heads of international and regional bodies and organizations, ambassadors, representatives of diplomatic missions, senior healthcare leaders, and partners from international institutions and the private sector.
This year’s edition is witnessing unprecedented participation from Egyptian healthcare entities and institutions as key partners, reflecting the integration of Egypt’s healthcare system and the country’s unified efforts to support the health development agenda at both the national and African levels.
Participating entities include the Ministry of Health and Population, the Egyptian Authority for Unified Procurement, the Egyptian Drug Authority, the General Authority for Healthcare Accreditation and Regulation, the General Authority for Healthcare, the General Authority for Universal Health Insurance, universities, teaching hospitals, relevant regulatory and oversight bodies, and leading pharmaceutical companies.
This broad participation positions the conference as a comprehensive platform that brings together key stakeholders in healthcare, health policy, and decision-making across Egypt and Africa.
The fifth edition is being held under the theme “Health Sovereignty in Africa: Leadership, Resilience, and Self-Reliance,” in cooperation with the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention — Africa CDC. The theme highlights Egypt’s role as a leading regional hub in supporting and developing healthcare systems across the continent and strengthening African health integration, in line with the African Union’s Agenda 2063 and Egypt Vision 2030 for sustainable development.
This year’s edition brings together more than 400 local, regional, and international companies, with expected attendance exceeding 45,000 visitors, including experts and decision-makers from around the world. The event features more than 21 high-level panel discussions, specialized sessions, and intensive technical workshops aimed at turning healthcare challenges into tangible investment and development opportunities.
During the opening ceremony, a documentary film was screened, highlighting the achievements made throughout previous editions of the conference.
Dr. Hisham Stait, Chairman of the Egyptian Authority for Unified Procurement, Medical Supply and the Management of Medical Technology, delivered a speech welcoming attendees to the fifth edition of Africa Health ExCon. He noted that the exhibition has, over the past years, become a leading platform for dialogue, cooperation, and building strategic partnerships in the healthcare sector, bringing together decision-makers, healthcare leaders, development partners, and experts from across Africa and the world.
During his remarks, the Chairman of the Egyptian Drug Authority outlined the roadmap for the authority’s strategy until 2030. The strategy is based on five interconnected pillars: growing the Egyptian pharmaceutical market, localizing the pharmaceutical industry, boosting Egyptian pharmaceutical exports, achieving international recognition and global and regional leadership, and advancing digital transformation and drug traceability.
Dr. Jean Kaseya, Director-General of Africa CDC, then delivered a speech in which he described the conference as an important opportunity to once again warn against the challenges facing Africa due to Ebola, one of the most widespread and dangerous epidemics. He noted that the conference must address key questions related to the measures needed to confront this major threat.
Dr. Kaseya thanked President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi for Egypt’s support to its African partners, as well as the Egyptian state for its decision to send medical supplies. He praised Egypt’s role, describing it as an act of solidarity with African countries.
He added that the continent needs more effective measures through unified procurement mechanisms for pharmaceutical products and medical supplies across African countries, alongside local production pathways in each country and joint initiatives in this field.
Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Minister of Health and Population, also delivered a speech, stressing that Africa Health ExCon 2026 embodies Egypt’s vision to strengthen African health sovereignty and position the continent as a hub for healthcare innovation, manufacturing, and trade.
He said the conference represents a strategic platform for enhancing partnerships, transferring technology, and exchanging expertise in a way that supports fair access to health technologies and helps build more resilient and sustainable health systems for the peoples of Africa.
The minister added that, guided by its vision for sustainable human development, Egypt believes the future of healthcare in Africa depends on moving from treating illness to building health, and from reactive healthcare systems to proactive systems based on prevention, early detection, innovation, and digital transformation.
He also emphasized that Africa possesses the human resources, scientific expertise, and investment opportunities needed to become a global hub for innovation, manufacturing, and healthcare trade. He stressed that Africa Health ExCon serves as a strategic platform to unify efforts and accelerate cooperation, contributing to African health sovereignty and ensuring fair and sustainable access to health technologies for all African peoples.
Dr. Abdel Ghaffar affirmed that Egypt, under the leadership of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, will continue to support all initiatives aimed at strengthening African health integration, transferring expertise, building capacities, and localizing medical industries.
He noted that investing in health is an investment in people, development, and stability, and that building strong and resilient healthcare systems is the foundation for a healthier and more prosperous future for Africa and the world.
Over four days, the conference features a rich program of panel discussions, specialized forums, and technical workshops covering key topics such as localizing medical industries, strengthening pharmaceutical security, digital transformation in healthcare, artificial intelligence applications, healthcare financing, and the development of medical supply chains.
The agenda also includes discussions on mechanisms to build more resilient healthcare systems capable of responding to future crises and health emergencies.
Africa Health ExCon is considered the largest healthcare gathering on the African continent. It aims to enhance health security and integration among African countries by supporting local manufacturing of medical and pharmaceutical supplies, strengthening healthcare supply chains, and expanding investment and innovation opportunities in the health sector.
