Why it matters:
The event connects Iranian startups with international investors, spotlighting the country’s burgeoning pharmaceutical and medical technology sectors. Organizers emphasize the exhibition’s role in showcasing Iran’s self-reliance in healthcare innovation while opening doors to global collaboration.
The big picture:
The four-day event features an extensive showcase of advanced medical technologies, from state-of-the-art imaging devices to AI-driven diagnostics and smart wearable medical tools. Exhibitors include leading global brands alongside Iranian manufacturers, highlighting the nation’s strides in pharmaceutical and medical equipment production despite Western sanctions.
Key points:
- Over 450 companies from Iran and countries like China, India, Turkey, and Russia are showcasing medical, dental, and pharmaceutical innovations, reflecting Iran’s growing trade ties despite sanctions.
- Healthcare professionals, investors, and policymakers from across West Asia and Asia are anticipated, underscoring Tehran’s role as a regional health hub (scaled from Iran Health 2023’s reported 12,000–15,000 attendees).
- Over workshops are to be held with specialized seminars by accredited training cover AI in healthcare, pharmaceutical advancements, and laboratory technologies, led by Iranian and international experts.
- Representatives from countries including Syria, Iraq, and Pakistan are attending, signaling Iran’s push for healthcare diplomacy.
- Topics range from digital health innovations to advancements in laboratory diagnostics.
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seyed mohammad kazemi
