Minister of Public Health for the State of Qatar, HE Dr Hanan Al Kuwari, officially opened the second edition of Qatar International Medical Devices and Health Exhibition (QMED) this Monday, 25 March, which was also attended by a number of VIP and notable figures from the local and international medical sector. Several members of the country’s diplomatic community were also there at the opening ceremony at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC). 

QMED is an annual medical and health exhibition organised by Sogha Exhibitions and Conferences, supported by Qatar National Tourism Council, Qatar Diabetes Association and the Qatar Chamber of Commerce.

Khalifa Al Mohannadi of Sogha Exhibitions and Conferences, said that QMED has succeeded in attracting a number of leading names in the international and local healthcare sector, quickly establishing itself as an ideal platform for knowledge-transfer and discussions around the healthcare industry, latest technical innovations, and sharing best practices in the medical field.

Now in its second edition, QMED has brought more than 40 exhibitors from countries such as Turkey, the United States, Switzerland, Thailand and the United Kingdom to showcase the latest technologies in the medical sector.

Proud Media Sponsor Marhaba borderAccording to Omar Hussain Alfardan, President and CEO of Alfardan Group, this is the first time that they are participating in QMED under Alfardan Medical with Northwestern Medicine (AMNM). He said that the exhibition is a great platform for them, and that he look forward to welcoming everyone to their interactive booth.

AMNM had a line-up of symposia covering a range of pressing medical issues. Reviva for Medical Services will also cover a series of topics related to various new therapy technologies, and in parallel, Naufar Hospital will discuss addiction as a disease, as well as proven methods of treatment.

QMED is ongoing until this Wednesday, 27 March, at the QNCC.

Anyone interested to visit the exhibition are encouraged to register online. Check out this link for more details.