Dr. Joel Gondi when he opened WHX Nairobi and WHX Labs 2025 expo at KICC, NairobiThe Ministry of Health has announced
plans to partner with innovators in driving Kenya’s journey towards Universal
Health Coverage (UHC).
Speaking at the opening of the three-day
WHX Nairobi and WHX Labs 2025 expo, Dr. Joel Gondi, representing
Public Health PS Mary Muthoni, said the government is focusing on
strengthening primary healthcare through preventive approaches where innovation
plays a central role.
“I am very excited by the innovative solutions being showcased
here from across the globe—products that can bring our dream of UHC to
reality, ensuring quality healthcare services reach patients even in areas
without specialized experts,” said Dr. Gondi.
He encouraged innovators and the private sector to support the
government’s digital health agenda.
“One of President William Ruto’s priority is the use of digital
solutions at the community level to improve service delivery. We are
encouraging the use of digital systems for data and reporting, and we invite
the private sector to partner with us to make UHC a reality,” he added.
The WHX Nairobi and WHX Labs 2025
brings together more than 200 exhibitors, 65 international speakers,
and 8,000 delegates from over 20 countries.
The forum is addressing East Africa’s
critical shortage of healthcare workers and exploring new policies,
technologies, and partnerships shaping the region’s healthcare future.
Dr. Gondi noted that Kenya continues
to position itself as the regional hub for healthcare innovation.
“As Kenya, we are proud to be the hub of innovation in this
region. We are the gateway to the East and Central Africa market in terms of
medical tourism and technology transfer,” he said.
Among the
exhibitors showcasing cutting-edge solutions include:
Nishimura
Medical Instruments Kenya, a Japanese subsidiary authorized to distribute Canon medical
systems, featuring advanced CT scanner and ultrasound technology.
Bioline Fios
Cirurgicos Ltda, a Brazilian firm manufacturing surgical threads for various
medical applications.
Farber Pharma, an Indian
company dedicated to making medicines accessible and affordable.
Radiometer, a global
medical device company showcasing TriageGO—an AI-powered clinical intelligence tool that helps prioritize emergency
patients based on clinical risk, improving efficiency and safety in emergency
departments.
The event runs from October 22nd
to 24th at the Kenyatta
International Convention Centre in Nairobi.