Siemens Healthineers explores collaboration opportunities in Egypt’s healthcare sector

Updated 1/22/2024 2:56:00 PM

Arab Finance: Siemens Healthineers is considering collaboration opportunities in Egypt to empower the healthcare sector in the country, according to an emailed press release.

This was discussed during Head of Siemens Healthineers Middle East and Africa Vivek Kanade’s visit to Cairo, where he met with Minister of Health and Population Khaled Abdel-Ghaffar.

The two parties have discussed the incorporation of the first simulation training laboratory for computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) devices at the Health Technical Institute in Ismailia.

This facility is set to be the first of its kind in the Middle East and Africa.

They also tackled the process of modernizing the central laboratory devices at the Ministry of Health and Population in Badr City with the latest smart technological systems, as well as providing the laboratories with the latest analysis testing devices.

During his visit, Kanade also met with Bahaa El-Din Zidan, Head of the Unified Procurement Authority, to probe potential cooperation on ramping up the healthcare sector in Egypt, particularly in the field of supplying and maintaining medical equipment.

"Egypt is an important market for us, particularly given the significant development and growth witnessed in the healthcare sector,” Kanade said.

“We are committed to continuing our work through several strategic projects and investments, which will bring great benefits to our customers and align with Egypt's 2030 vision,” he added.

For his part, Amro Kandil, Managing Director of Siemens Healthineers in Egypt, said: "The visit of Vivek Kanade reflects our continuous commitment to enhancing healthcare in the country.”