UPA and GE Discuss Advancing Local Manufacturing of Medical Equipment and Strengthening Egypt’s Role as a Regional Production Hub
As part of its collaboration with leading global medical technology companies, Dr. Hesham Stait, Chairman of the Egyptian Unified Procurement Authority (UPA), met with a delegation from GE Healthcare following the company’s field visit to UPA’s strategic warehouses currently under construction in the New Administrative Capital.
The GE delegation expressed great admiration for the project’s design standards and execution quality, noting the precision and advanced infrastructure that reflect Egypt’s remarkable progress in logistics and healthcare development.
During the meeting, both parties discussed the local manufacturing of advanced medical devices, including ultrasound systems, MRI machines, and intraoperative imaging equipment, as part of Egypt’s national efforts to localize medical device production and reduce dependence on imports.
Dr. Stait emphasized the importance of accelerating the inclusion of local components to shorten production timelines and enhance Egypt’s self-sufficiency in the medical technology sector.
The discussions also explored mechanisms for exporting locally manufactured equipment to African countries, further positioning Egypt as a regional hub for medical device production and distribution across the continent.
This partnership reflects UPA’s strategic commitment to fostering innovation, industrial localization, and regional cooperation, in line with Egypt’s vision for sustainable healthcare and industrial development.
