International Health Expo on the cards
Pauline Dikuelo | Monday November 28, 2022 06:00
The Expo aims to bring together local and international players in the health and wellness industry under one roof to network and market their products and services and most importantly highlight the advancement of new innovations and technologies to improve health care. The Expo also aims to contribute to health care delivery in Botswana and position the country as the preferred destination for medical tourism.
The Expo is an initiative by Amble Promotions (Pty) Ltd and Kalafhi Medical Centre. According to Kalafhi Marketing Manager Michelle Wright, through the expo, they would like to create a health hub where all stakeholders in the health and related sectors come together under one roof to showcase, network and interact with consumers of health products and services. "The expo will also stimulate conversation on the health sector by sharing information on the latest medical innovations and technologies and readiness for future global pandemics. Traditional practices of the industry are dissolving and new, innovative roles and techniques are emerging," she said.
Scheduled to last for three days, the main expo centre is proposed for Ditshupo Hall where exhibitors from across the world will showcase their products and services. The side events will include health talks and panel discussions. “As a collective, we can explore what the future of health could look like and fundamentally transform the existing health system with new business models, emerging technologies and highly engaged consumers," she said.
The expo aims to create a health hub where all stakeholders in the health and related industries from around the world come together to examine these issues, share information on the latest medical innovations and technologies and make Botswana the health tourism destination of choice. The first installment of the expo took place in November 2019 under the theme, “Embracing the 4th Industrial Revolution to advance Healthcare Botswana” where over 1,200 people passed through the Expo Village. In an effort to reach more people, a more intimate Expo was then held on May 28-29, 2022 in Tlokweng under the theme, “Know Your Health”.
The mini expo attracted exhibitors in the healthcare space and hundreds of residents who came in for free health screenings. "Medical tourism is growing exponentially, and Botswana is at the heart of the Southern African region with access to various markets of over 200 million people. With a good stable economy, Botswana presents itself as the door for health care," she added.