GS1 Egypt proudly participated in the 4th edition of Africa Health ExCon 2025, held under the esteemed patronage of H.E. President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, reaffirming its pivotal role in advancing Egypt’s healthcare system through global standards, strategic cooperation, and digital transformation.
GS1 Egypt, led by CEO Mr. Ahmed ElKalla, actively participated in the First African Healthcare Investment Congress, held on Friday, June 27, 2025, at the Egypt International Exhibition Center. The event gathered public and private sector leaders to discuss investment strategies and digital health reforms across Africa.
During a key panel discussion focused on strengthening public-private partnerships and healthcare investments, GS1 Egypt addressed:
🔹 Strategies to improve collaboration between government and investors
🔹 Investment prospects in hospitals and healthcare infrastructure
🔹 Enhancing the quality of healthcare services
🔹 The pivotal role of digital transformation and medical supply chain traceability
Mr. ElKalla emphasized how international standards, especially those from GS1, are essential for enhancing efficiency, ensuring product safety, and supporting digital transformation. He highlighted that a tech-driven, integrated healthcare system is critical for meeting future demands and improving patient outcomes.
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One of the key highlights was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between GS1 Egypt, represented by Mr. Ahmed ElKalla – Executive Director, and the Egyptian Healthcare Supply Chain Association (EHSCA) during the Africa Health Investment Conference, a key pillar of the event.
This partnership reflects a joint commitment to:
🔹 Implement global GS1 standards for product identification and traceability
🔹 Support Egypt’s national “Track & Trace” initiative — from manufacturer to patient
🔹 Build transparent, efficient, and smart medical supply chains
🔹 Empower supply chain stakeholders through continuous training, digital tools, and data integrity
🔹 Enhance inventory control, reduce waste, and improve patient safety
This MoU isn’t just a formal agreement — it’s a leap forward in aligning Egypt’s healthcare sector with international best practices and the country’s digital transformation goals.
Furthering its commitment to digital healthcare, GS1 Egypt signed a strategic cooperation protocol with eHealth Egypt, represented by CEO Mr. Akram Reda, during Africa Health ExCon 2025.
This partnership aims to:
🔹 Strengthen traceability and digitization in Egypt’s Universal Health Insurance System (UHIS)
🔹 Support eHealth Egypt’s mandate, established by Prime Ministerial Decree No. 2118/2021, to build a comprehensive, secure digital healthcare infrastructure
🔹 Enhance data-driven decision making and access to organized healthcare services
🔹 Improve healthcare delivery across all governorates through modern digital tools
As part of its corporate social responsibility and national development initiatives, GS1 Egypt remains a vital enabler of digital transformation in Egypt’s healthcare system — ensuring a connected, secure, and patient-centric supply chain.
Toward a Digitally Empowered Healthcare System in Egypt
With strategic partnerships like those with EHSCA and eHealth Egypt, GS1 Egypt continues to lead the way in building a smarter, safer, and more inclusive healthcare system — one that is driven by global standards, enabled by cutting-edge technology, and aligned with Egypt’s Vision 2030.
As the official representative of the Global Standards Organization (GS1), GS1 Egypt is proud to contribute to shaping a future where every medicine, every medical device, and every patient touchpoint is connected through secure, reliable, and transparent systems.
