Doha, November 11 (QNA) - HE Minister of Public Health Mansoor bin Ebrahim bin Saad Al Mahmoud inaugurated the second edition of Qatar's International Healthcare and Medical Exhibition and Conference (Qatar Medicare).
Qatar Medicare brings together 100 local and international companies under one roof, 64 local and 36 international exhibitors.
Organized by IFP Qatar in collaboration with Qatar Chamber (QC) and held under the patronage of the Ministry of Public Health, the event continues until Thursday, at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC).
Chair of the Health Committee at Qatar Chamber Ibtihaj Al Ahmadani said: "The Qatar Chamber is committed to achieving self-sufficiency in the medical and pharmaceutical sectors. Qatar Medicare reflects the strong public-private collaboration driving Qatar's healthcare landscape".
According to estimates by Fitch Solutions, a subsidiary of Fitch Ratings, Qatar's healthcare sector is projected to experience accelerated growth, with total health expenditure expected to increase at a compound annual growth rate of 14 percent by 2029, reaching USD 11.5 billion (QR 41.86 billion). This expansion is set to position Qatar as the third-largest healthcare market in the GCC and the tenth-largest in the MENA region.
آ  Commercial and Operations Director at IFP Qatar Hayat Bayan commented: "Qatar Medicare includes daily one-on-one meetings between exhibitors, visitors, and major hospitals from both the public and private sectors, in addition to panel discussions and workshops featuring more than 55 speakers, 25 presentations, five dialogue sessions, four workshops, training sessions, and an Open Stage segment that allows professionals two minutes each to share their work and expertise. The event will conclude with the Qatar Medicare 2025 Healthcare Excellence Awards, honoring 15 categories of outstanding healthcare institutions and individuals."
Dr. Hadi Mohamad Abu Rasheed, Scientific Advisor at Qatar Cancer Society and member of the Scientific Advisory Committee of the International Cancer Patients Alliance emphasized: "The QCS is participating as a Silver Sponsor to enhance its awareness efforts on cancer prevention, early detection, and the importance of public education".
"It will also explore the latest technologies and potential partnerships to improve and innovate healthcare practices, contributing to raising community awareness and improving the quality of life for cancer patients and their families," he said. (QNA)