Mecomed Whtepaper
Wednesday, 11 May 2022 / Published in White Paper
Health data & the MedTech industry The collection, sharing and use of health data is fundamental to advancing healthcare, research and innovation, ensuring the highest levels of safety and quality that also translate to improved health outcomes at lower total cost. As part of the development of new technologies and as part of their roll-out
Tuesday, 01 February 2022 / Published in Press Release
The association is committed to working closely with MedTech industry leaders and decision-makers to enhance the use of the most innovative and safest medical technology for better patient outcomes. Dubai, UAE, January 31, 2022 – Mecomed, the Medical Technology Association in the Middle East and Africa, hosted the Networking Breakfast on January 26, 2022, at Arab
Sunday, 22 August 2021 / Published in Blog Post
By: Rami Rajab, Chairman of MECOMED, Middle East and Africa Trade Association for Medical Devices, Diagnostics and Imaging Finding ourselves in an accelerated world of the digital transformation has made us refocus our priorities and our approach to our daily operations. We’ve also witnessed the resilience and ingenuity of people as the increasing pressure for
Sunday, 22 August 2021 / Published in Blog Post
By: Rami Rajab, Chairman of MECOMED, Middle East and Africa Trade Association for Medical Devices, Diagnostics and Imaging The proficiency and response to last year’s devastating effects of the pandemic have been admirable. There have been more investments, effort and focus to providing the best care for patients in the most efficient way possible. And
How the Medical Technology industry can accelerate the MEA’s region move towards value-based healthcare
Sunday, 13 June 2021 / Published in Blog Post
By Inna Nadelwais, Executive Director, Mecomed Mecomed and its members have been highlighting the importance of value-based healthcare in the Middle East and Africa region for some time now, emphasizing that population health and resilient healthcare systems are fundamental prerequisites of sound economies. The region’s providers, patients, and regulators face healthcare costs that are outpacing
Thursday, 22 April 2021 / Published in White Paper
Introduction In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) provide vital information to aid clinical decisions from screening, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, and monitoring. They are key to ensuring the right treatment is delivered to patients within critical timeframes. Healthcare decision-making is accelerating and professionals are expected to do more with timely information. Rapid delivery of accurate lab tests, with
Thursday, 22 April 2021 / Published in White Paper
Introduction 1.1 Health and Economy are Synergistic Population health and well-funded resilient healthcare systems are indispensable for economic prosperity. The unprecedented global public health crisis in 2020 served as a strong reminder of the health-impact on economies. Now more than ever, healthcare systems are under tremendous pressure to accommodate growing numbers of patients and achieve
Wednesday, 07 April 2021 / Published in Blog Post
By Inna Nadelwais, Executive Director, Mecomed Standfirst: Driving innovation and progress with economic advantages. On significant days of recognition, such as World Health Day, it is an occasion to not only remind ourselves of the importance of providing high quality affordable healthcare to people all over the world, but to actively apply strategies and put
Medtech MENA - Women in leadership
Sunday, 07 March 2021 / Published in Blog Post
Written by: Rami Rajab, Chairman, Mecomed Our commitment towards diversity, inclusion and belonging Today, March 8, marks the International Women’s Day. The theme for this year, “Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world,” celebrates the tremendous efforts by women and girls around the world in shaping a more equal future and
Whitepaper
Thursday, 25 February 2021 / Published in White Paper
Health is considered the cornerstone for economic prosperity, social, environmental and human development. However, health systems, payers and governments worldwide are under intense pressure. On one hand, healthcare costs are spiralling and growing faster than national economies, and on the other, despite increased spending, there are still high variations in patient outcomes and overall quality