TEHRAN – A delegation of senior executives from the pharmaceutical and medical device industry, led by Minister of Health Mohammad Reza Zafarkandi, will participate in the 8th Global Health Exhibition, to be held from October 27 to 30 at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in Saudi Arabia.
The 2025 exhibition will be held under the theme of “Investing in Health” and will include over 2,000 regional and global brands, pavilions from 20 countries, and 500 global speakers, according to Mehr News.
The event, which is one of the most prominent medical events in the region, will be an excellent opportunity for the Ministry of Health to promote science and technology relations with regional countries and international organizations, hold meetings with counterparts and explain Iran’s achievements in the medical and medical devices, medical technology and medical fields, as well as explore avenues for joint investments and sharing of expertise.
The exhibition will showcase the next generation of healthcare innovation, digital transformation, medical technology, investment opportunities and clinical excellence, bringing together global leaders across the public and private sectors to foster dialogue and action on the future of care.
This focuses on digital health services and remote care, artificial intelligence in healthcare, emerging infectious disease control strategies, and securing the region’s pharmaceutical and medical device supply chains.
Events held in conjunction with the exhibition include the Digital Health Forum, Leaders Summit, and Investor Venture Forum. Mr Zafarkandi is expected to attend these forums. He is scheduled to deliver a lecture titled “Investing in Health: Building a Bridge to Regional Success,” in which he will elaborate on the country’s achievements and prospects in the development of the health sector, particularly medicine, medical devices, and international cooperation.
Tehran and Riyadh discuss health ties
On the sidelines of the 72nd session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Commission for the Eastern Mediterranean (RC72) held in Cairo, Egypt from 15 to 17 October, the Minister of Health met with Saudi Arabia’s Health Minister Fahd bin Abdulrahman Al-Jaragel.
During the meeting, both sides emphasized the need to strengthen cooperation efforts.
Emphasizing the implementation of health agreements and strengthening scientific, educational and medical cooperation, Mr. Zafarkandi said collaborative efforts will contribute to improving regional health.
The officials also met on the sidelines of the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA), which was held from May 19 to June 27 in Geneva, Switzerland. The two countries signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to expand health diplomacy.
Al Jalajel said the MoU is expected to strengthen joint efforts in global health security, Hajj and Umrah, smart hospitals and professional human resource development.
Referring to the Hajj pilgrimage, Zafarkandi said there is currently good cooperation between the two countries. Foreign Minister Zafarqandi emphasized Iran’s strong capabilities in primary healthcare, medical networks, specialized medical services, pharmaceuticals and medical devices, and medical education, and expressed optimism that the two countries will further deepen ties in the health and treatment field.
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