Casablanca: The first edition of GITEX Future Health Africa Morocco concluded on Wednesday in Casablanca, following three days of discussions focused on innovation, artificial intelligence (AI), and emerging technologies applied to the healthcare sector.
According to Agence Marocaine De Presse, the event was organized under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Social Protection, the Mohammed VI Foundation for Science and Health (FM6SS), and KAOUN International. Themed “Digitising Africa’s Healthcare Future: Essential Care Advancing With AI,” it brought together public and private stakeholders, healthcare professionals, researchers, startups, and investors to discuss the challenges of transforming healthcare systems in Africa.
Speaking at the closing ceremony, chaired by Minister of Health and Social Protection Amine Tehraoui, CEO of Kaoun International, the international organizer of GITEX events, Trixie LohMirmand, stated that this first edition marks the beginning of a momentum set to continue, noting that technology and AI will play a major role in transforming all aspects of healthcare. She also emphasized the need to maintain the momentum generated by this platform, noting that Africa and Morocco must participate in this new economy-not only as consumers of solutions, but also as active players capable of creating, innovating, and producing.
On the sidelines of the closing ceremony, two partnership agreements were signed, focusing in particular on improving access to screening services, strengthening the skills of healthcare professionals, and consolidating cooperation in research. The closing ceremony also featured an awards ceremony honoring the best scientific papers.
Over the course of three days, the 1st GITEX Future Health Africa Morocco hosted high-level discussions on the priorities set to shape the next generation of healthcare systems. Discussions focused in particular on digital infrastructure, AI-assisted diagnostics, human resource resilience, prevention models, and equitable access to care.