ALL Site Visits will be taking place on Thursday, 29 October 2026.

Transport is included at no additional cost and will depart from the Ethiopian Skylight Hotel, transport delegates to the selected site visit, and return them to the hotel afterwards.

Please note that only registered conference attendees are eligible to book a site visit.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION:

• Assembly & departure. Delegates assemble in the Skylight Hotel main lobby at designated start time of selected site visit for badge check and boarding; coaches depart promptly. Late arrivals cannot be accommodated once the convoy departs.
• Transport, refreshments & lunch. All logistics, refreshments and the hosted lunch is generously sponsored by the Ministry of Health (MOH). No cost to delegates.
• Registration. Places are limited and subject to availability. Delegates must carry their conference badge and a photo ID throughout the visit.
• Warehouse access. The tour passes through active warehouse and loading areas: closed shoes are required, high-visibility vests will be provided where needed, and delegates must remain with their guide and follow site safety instructions at all times.
• Photography. Photography only allowed where expressly permitted by the site visit guides.

The AHMTEC 2026 Site Visits are proudly sponsored by the Ministry of Health of Ethiopia.

You need to be registered for AHMTEC 2026 to book a site visit.

The Armauer Hansen Research Institute (AHRI) is Ethiopia’s leading public health research institution, dedicated to generating scientific evidence, advancing biomedical and clinical research, and supporting innovation to improve health outcomes. AHRI conducts nationally and internationally recognized research in infectious diseases, laboratory sciences, genomics, antimicrobial resistance, public health, and emerging health technologies. Equipped with advanced laboratory facilities and a strong network of national and global research partners, the institute plays a critical role in strengthening Ethiopia’s research ecosystem and informing health policy and practice. A visit to AHRI offers AHMTEC participants an opportunity to explore Ethiopia’s scientific and innovation landscape, including research platforms that support pharmaceutical development, diagnostics, vaccines, and health technology advancement.

You need to be registered for AHMTEC 2026 to book a site visit.

The Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Supply Service (EPSS) is a public institution responsible for procurement, warehousing and distribution of medicines, vaccines, medical devices and other health commodities to public facilities nationwide, accounting for more than 70% of all health commodities that Ethiopia consumes.  EPSS uses digital innovation, pooled procurement mechanisms, framework agreements, and other initiatives to support local manufacturers. This is an opportunity to explore one of Africa’s largest public health supply chain systems.

You need to be registered for AHMTEC 2026 to book a site visit.

Walk through and Tour of Africa’s only dedicated pharmaceutical and medical-device industrial park on 279ha. This SEZ is explicitly tailored for pharmaceutical and medical-equipment manufacturing – featuring 30 investors building or in production. Plots are fully equipped with high reliability power and water for sterile production, centralised steam, industrial gasses, regulated waste-disposal systems and one-stop shop services for customs, licensing and quality testing.