Collaborate, Innovate, Manufacture : Shaping the Future of African Medicines Together
“Industrialise to Commercialise”
The African Healthcare Manufacturing Trade Exhibition and Conference (AHMTEC) brings manufacturers, policymakers, financiers, and development partners annually for an event highlighting the continent’s collective determination to build resilient supply chains, increase local production of essential medicines and medical devices, and foster meaningful partnerships across sectors.
AHMTEC 2026 will be hosted in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. With strong government commitment to local pharmaceutical and medical manufacturing, Ethiopia provides a powerful and practical setting for AHMTEC 2026 to advance Africa’s healthcare self-reliance agenda.
The AHMTEC 2025 Final Report is available to read here and it contains excellent insights.
Collaborate, Innovate, Manufacture: Shaping the Future of African Medicines Together
“Industrialise to Commercialise”
In 2026 AHMTEC will, for the 3rd year be hosted by the Federation of African Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Associations (FAPMA) and Vizuri Health Dynamics (Vizuri) – powered by Health 4 Development (H4D) with local host Ethiopian Pharmaceuticals and Medical Supplies Manufacturing Industries Sectoral Association (EPMSMISA). This important event will enable healthcare manufacturers and partners to showcase successes, learn from one another and collaborate, building a strong ecosystem of trade and industry partners that enhances Africa’s healthcare manufacturing capability.
AHMTEC 2026 will be hosted in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. With strong government commitment to local pharmaceutical and medical manufacturing, Ethiopia provides a powerful and practical setting for AHMTEC 2026 to advance Africa’s healthcare self-reliance agenda.
The AHMTEC 2025 Final Report is available to read here and it contains excellent insights.
AHMTEC was created to catalyse a vibrant, resilient and globally competitive African pharmaceutical industry.
AHMTEC 2026 will be taking place in Addis Ababa from 26 to 28 October 2026. Be sure to mark your calendars and get ready to join us as we convene African Manufacturers, industry leaders, policymakers, investors, suppliers, governments, regulators and innovators to drive progress, build capacity, and shape the future of healthcare manufacturing across Africa.
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