Addis Ababa: Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed officially opened the Local Medical Products Manufacturing and Innovation Exhibition at the Millennium Hall in Addis Ababa today.
The opening ceremony was attended by prominent figures including Tagesse Chaffo, Speaker of the House of Peoples’ Representatives, Agegnehu Teshager, Speaker of the House of Federation, regional state presidents, Health Minister Mekdes Daba, local medical supply manufacturers and distributors, academics and senior officials from federal and regional research institutions.
The exhibition, running under the theme “Our Health byOur Products,” will be open to visitors from June 22-27, 2024 with the main objective to boost the local medical equipment manufacturing sector among other related issues.
This event showcases Ethiopia’s healthcare investment opportunities as well as domestically produced medical products and services.
Over 110 manufacturers from the sector are participating in the exhibition, which will also feature networking opportu
nities for investors, panel discussions, and other programs.
Organized for the first time in Ethiopia, this exhibition is a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Health and local medical supply manufacturing and innovation sector associations.
The event aims to highlight the country’s progress in developing its domestic healthcare industry and promoting innovation in the medical field.
The exhibition serves as a platform for businesses to connect, attract investment, and increase the market share of Ethiopian-made medical supplies which in turn reduce reliance on imports.
Source: Ethiopian News Agency