President Abdel Fattah El Sisi witnessed Sunday the inauguration of the 1st Africa Health ExCon “Africa Health ExCon” at Al Manara International Conference Center in New Cairo.
Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research and acting Health Minister and Population Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar took part in the inauguration ceremony, along with a number of ministers and senior statesmen.
The gathering kicked off with the participation of more than 400 members of the Health Chamber and a number of national and international companies operating in the various health services domain. (MORE)
During the inauguration of the 1st Africa Health ExCon “Africa Health ExCon”, President of the Egyptian Authority for Unified Procurement, Medical Supply and Technology Management (AUPP) Major General Baha el-Dine Zaidan delivered a speech highlighting the importance of the gathering as a platform for African countries to exchange expertise and coordinate with global companies to find solutions for the continent’s health problems.
Following the speech, a documentary entitled: “Future of Health in Africa”, was screened, shedding light on the health sector in Africa, along with major challenges besetting the continent.
According to the documentary, despite tangible economic growth some African countries have achieved, they are still facing obstacles hindering the aspired healthcare services and incorporating suitable healthcare systems for citizens.
The film said growing overpopulation in Africa is a daunting challenge for the continent in ameliorating healthcare services, especially that the continent’s population is expected to double by the year 2050.
Africa Health Excon, that is being held under the rubric: “Your Gate to Innovation and Trade” constitutes a pivotal hub for trade and investment in Africa, in addition to being the biggest sustainable platform in the health sphere, enabling participants exchange views, expertise and work out solutions for health problems facing the health sector across Africa.
In his word, during the inauguration of the 1st Africa Health ExCon “Africa Health ExCon”, Minister of Higher
Education and Scientific Research and acting Minister of Health Khaled Abdel Ghaffar said the African continent and Egypt are facing many challenges, adding that these challenges affect health services offered to citizens across the continent.
Abdel Ghaffar referred to many challenges besetting the continent namely, overpopulation, poverty, education, conflicts, political instability as in some African countries.
Source: State Information Service Egypt