Morocco will host the first GITEX Future Health Africa in Casablanca from 4 to 6 May. The event aims to help African countries build stronger, more independent health systems using digital technology and new investment.
The forum is organised by KAOUN International with the Ministry of Health and Social Protection of Morocco and the Mohammed VI Foundation for Sciences and Health. It will bring together policymakers, investors and health tech leaders.
What will happen at the event?
The three-day programme includes several major meetings.
An Executive Summit on 4 May will gather global decision makers and investors to discuss how Africa can rely less on foreign aid and strengthen its own health systems.
The Future Health Congress on 5 and 6 May will feature the Future Hospitals Forum, focusing on AI diagnostics and new point-of-care technologies for more resilient hospitals.
The Future Care Forum on 6 May will focus on patient-centred care and digital tools in everyday medicine.
Morocco’s Health Minister Amine Tehraoui said the event will support the country’s digital health transformation and the use of artificial intelligence in healthcare. Confirmed speakers include former French health minister Agnès Buzyn and Dan Vahdat, CEO of Huma.
Why the event matters
The forum comes as African countries push for more control over their health systems after the pandemic. Many governments are investing in local production of vaccines and medicines and working with the African Medicines Agency to align regulations across borders.
Technology is also filling gaps in healthcare. Africa has about 3% of the world’s health workforce serving 17% of the global population, which is driving the use of AI diagnostics and better data sharing.
Morocco is positioning itself as a regional health tech hub. The country is expanding compulsory health insurance, building 15 major hospitals due in 2026 and adding about 3,000 beds. Electronic medical records and e-prescriptions are being rolled out nationwide.
Africa’s healthcare market could reach $259bn by 2030, attracting impact investors. In early 2026, the Economic Commission for Africa launched a new initiative to support local health funding.
Medical tourism is growing in South Africa, Tunisia and Egypt. Meanwhile, last-mile innovation is expanding. Companies like Zipline are delivering blood and vaccines to remote clinics, and new AI tools are being designed to work on low-cost smartphones without constant internet access.
