Nairobi, Kenya – The World Healthcare Exchange (WHX) 2025 conference has commenced in Nairobi.
The conference, which reinforces Kenya’s growing reputation as East Africa’s leading hub for healthcare innovation and investment, runs for three days from Wednesday, 22 October to Friday, 24 October.
The event, held at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), has attracted more than 8,000 stakeholders from over 20 countries.
The function, featuring 65 speakers and showcasing more than 200 health services, received strong endorsement from the Kenyan government, which emphasised the critical role of technology in achieving national health goals.
Dr Joel Gondi, representing the Principal Secretary of the Ministry of Health, Madam Mary Muthoni, praised the event’s “amazing” exhibitions and the range of “advanced technologies simplified” for the local market.
“The Ministry of Health recognises that we cannot achieve universal health coverage without quality equipment and technologies. Our participation demonstrates that, as a country, we are ready to walk the talk,” said Dr Gondi.
Gondi expressed excitement about the innovative solutions on display, ranging from household point-of-care diagnostics to advanced critical care systems. He highlighted the potential of new technologies to bridge the healthcare gap for citizens in remote areas.
“We are looking at products that can and will make our dream of universal health coverage a reality,” he said. He noted solutions that enable patients in inaccessible areas to connect with specialised experts and laboratories, ensuring reliable, accurate, and affordable services.
He emphasised that these innovations align directly with Kenya’s “beta” government agenda, which prioritises digital solutions and the digital superhighway.
Gondi explained that the vehicle for achieving UHC is Primary Healthcare (PHC), which networks care from the individual’s home to advanced facilities.
“This is the nexus where innovation meets technology and meets the needs of the people of Kenya,” he observed, describing systems where basic tests conducted in peripheral facilities can be interpreted remotely by specialists.
Dr Gondi reaffirmed Kenya’s position as a regional leader.
“As Kenya, we are proud to be the hub of innovation in this region. We are a gateway to this market. It starts here in Kenya,” he said, welcoming the global exhibitors.
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