News Share Article On News Image 21 Apr 2026 Egypt–Finland Business Forum Holds ““Healthcare: Architecting a Future-Ready Ecosystem through Strategic Investment and Innovation” Dr. Hossam Abdel Ghaffar, Assistant Minister of Health and Population for Institutional Development: The focus should shift toward building national technology instead of relying on imports.
Page Content Dr. Hossam Abdel Ghaffar, Assistant Minister of Health and Population for Institutional Development: The focus should shift toward building national technology instead of relying on imports. Mr. Jarno Syrjälä, Under-secretary of State of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland for International Trade: The importance of strengthening joint cooperation between Egypt and Finland in modern technologies and artificial intelligence.
Dr. Khaled Alian, Vice Chairman of ECMI Medical Supplies Sector: There are promising opportunities in Egypt for medical manufacturing and export expansion. Ms. Anna Godenhjelm, Vice President and General Manager of Reproductive Health at «Revvity»: “100 Million Health" is a leading model in healthcare development.
Dr. Hassan El-Kalla, Chief Executive Officer of CIRA Education: Egypt is a leading regional platform in developing the health sector and enhancing the health of women and children. Mr. Matti Muikku, Area Export Manager at Planmeca: Accelerating digital transformation in dentistry and expanding responsiveness to growing needs has become a priority.
Within the framework of Egypt-Finland Business Forum, the fourth session was held under the title “Healthcare: Architecting a Future-Ready Ecosystem through Strategic Investment and Innovation" with high-level participation from representatives of the Egyptian and Finnish governments, including Dr.
Hossam Abdel Ghaffar, Assistant Minister of Health and Population for Institutional Development; Mr. Jarno Syrjälä, Under-secretary of State of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland for International Trade; Dr. Khaled Alian, Vice Chairman of the Medical Supplies Sector at the Export Council for Medical Industries (ECMI); Ms.
Anna Godenhjelm, Vice President and General Manager of Reproductive Health at «Revvity»; and Mr. Matti Muikku, Area Export Manager at Planmeca. The session addressed prospects for cooperation between Egypt and Finland to develop the healthcare sector through a modern innovation-driven system, with a focus on women's and children's health, dental health, AI-based diagnostics, and t