The Association of British HealthTech Industries (ABHI), in partnership with the Department for Business and Trade (DBT), is proud to launch the first-ever UK Pavilion at Africa Health Exhibition.
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Cape Town, South Africa.
With over 6,000 healthcare professionals and 500 exhibitors from more than 40 countries expected to attend, Africa Health provides a premier platform for UK HealthTech innovators to introduce their technologies to an increasingly important market. The three-day event will showcase solutions that address critical healthcare challenges across the region.
The UK delegation will feature a diverse range of companies, from ambitious start-ups to established SMEs, all eager to demonstrate the world-class innovation that defines the UK’s health technology industry. The ABHI UK Pavilion will serve as a key hub for collaboration, networking and partnership-building, offering UK companies an unparalleled opportunity to strengthen their presence in Africa’s growing healthcare sector.
Michelle Michelucci, Head of International Events, ABHI, commented: “This marks a significant milestone for ABHI as our International team, in partnership with DBT, brings the UK Pavilion to Africa’s largest healthcare gathering. Africa Health has been growing year-on-year, and with an exciting new programme and a new host city, we are thrilled by the possibilities and look forward to supporting an impressive lineup of UK HealthTech innovators in showcasing their latest solutions.”
The ABHI delegation will include five leading UK companies, offering a wide range of pioneering technologies:
- OES Medical: A global leader in the design and manufacture of anaesthesia machines and ventilators, OES will showcase their Astra 3i Anaesthesia Workstation and Gemini-G100 ICU Ventilator, specially designed for settings with limited access to high-pressure oxygen supplies.
- Healthcare International Research Limited: Presenting their award-winning HEMPE brand, which offers natural solutions for pain relief and skincare, backed by over 60 years of CBD research.
- Huntleigh Healthcare: A world-leading provider of medical equipment, Huntleigh will showcase advanced solutions in vascular care, fetal monitoring and patient monitoring, aimed at improving clinician outcomes and patient well-being.
- De Soutter Medical: Specialising in surgical power tools, De Soutter will display their range of orthopaedic saws, high-speed precision drills, and cast saws, including the innovative OrthoDrive Lite, a versatile instrument for large bone procedures.
- Primerdesign Ltd: Experts in real-time PCR kits and reagents, Primerdesign has expanded from Southampton University to serve thousands of customers across 100 countries.
With a focus on fostering collaborations and driving export growth, the ABHI UK Pavilion aims to strengthen the position of UK HealthTech companies in this fast-growing region. It will offer a dedicated space for UK innovators to highlight their expertise, expand their market presence, and establish partnerships with key stakeholders in Africa and beyond.
Over the course of the event, the ABHI UK Pavilion will be the go-to destination for discovering how UK HealthTech can transform healthcare.
Africa Health Exhibition takes place from 22nd-24th October in Cape Town, South Africa.