As part of Africa Health ExCon 2026, Ahmed Dawood, Founder of TraceHub, moderated the panel discussion titled:
"From the Factory Floor to the Patient: Track, Trace, and Localization in Egypt's Healthcare Future."
The session brought together leading experts from Egypt's healthcare, pharmaceutical, and regulatory sectors, including representatives from the Egyptian Authority for Unified Procurement (UPA), the Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA), pharmaceutical manufacturers, technology providers, and healthcare supply chain organizations.
Panelists included:
- Major General Dr. Ayman Taha – Senior Advisor for Digital Transformation, Egyptian Authority for Unified Procurement (UPA)
- Dr. Aboulfotouh El Tawil – CEO, Strategic Warehouse for Medical Products and Devices (SWMP)
- Eng. Sherif Hakam – CEO, Origin Technology
- Eng. Wael Mourad – Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Ibnsina Pharma
- Eng. Marwa Maher – IT Director, Medical Union Pharmaceuticals (MUP)
- Eng. Mohamed Abdelrahman Sallam – Chief Information Officer (CIO), Pharco Pharmaceuticals
- Dr. Kyrillos Samir – Director of the Pharmaceutical Track & Trace Inspection Unit, Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA)
The discussion highlighted the latest developments, implementation challenges, and future roadmap of Egypt's pharmaceutical Track & Trace ecosystem across manufacturers, warehouses, distributors, and pharmacies.
The panel also emphasized that Track & Trace has evolved beyond regulatory compliance to become a key driver of digital transformation. By leveraging serialization and traceability data, organizations can improve operational efficiency, strengthen supply chain visibility, enhance patient safety, and generate actionable insights that support strategic decision-making.
The session reflected the growing collaboration between regulators, healthcare providers, pharmaceutical companies, and technology partners in building a more connected, transparent, and resilient healthcare ecosystem in Egypt.