Nairobi’s medical expo to showcase innovation, financing gaps
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 16 – The rebranded WHX Nairobi and WHX Labs Nairobi, formerly Medic East Africa and Medlab East Africa, are scheduled to open next Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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The rebranded WHX Nairobi and WHX Labs Nairobi expos are set to open next month at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) to address critical issues in healthcare financing, diagnostics, and inclusive leadership in Kenya.
- The event comes as Kenya's healthcare system faces strain from a projected population of 63 million by 2030 and a recent Sh38.7 billion budget cut.
- Organized with support from the Ministry of Health, Kenya Medical Association, and Africa CDC, the expo will feature over 200 exhibitors including Siemens Healthineers, Roche Kenya, and Fujifilm.
- Discussions will cover financing models, public-private partnerships, digital health, and women-led leadership, with Liberty Kituu of WomenLift Health emphasizing the impact of women in leadership on equitable healthcare.
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