East Africa Health Federations Conference, Int'l Exhibition to Take Place in Addis Ababa This Week
Addis Ababa is hosting the 13th East Africa Health Federations Conference to discuss strengthening the regional health economy. The event focuses on local pharmaceutical production, private investment, and leveraging the African Continental Free Trade Area.
Why it matters
The conference aims to reduce regional dependence on imported medical supplies and foster sustainable healthcare financing in East Africa.
አማርኛ ትግርኛ Afaan Oromoo Af‑Soomaali Qafar Afa English Français عربي Politics Social Economy Sport Technology Environment Feature Videos About Us East Africa Health Federations Conference, Int'l Exhibition to Take Place in Addis Ababa This Week 🔇Unmute Addis Ababa, August 18, 2026 (ENA) — The 13th East Africa Health Federations Conference and International Exhibition, which is scheduled to take place in Addis Ababa from August 21 to 23, is aimed at strengthening the region’s health economy by expanding local production, mobilizing private investment and boosting regional trade in medicines and medical supplies.
The Ministry of Health and the Ethiopian Healthcare Professionals Federation announced today that the conference will bring together more than 2,000 health-sector leaders, professionals and researchers from more than 20 countries.
Also, more than 30 local and international exhibitors are also expected to participate in the exhibition.
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