At the recent Seventh Edition of the Medical Expo, the largest medical devices fair in Mexico, various personalities from the health sector agreed on the importance of addressing the public health crisis in the country in addition to promoting technological innovation.
Enrique Martínez Moreno, general director of INEFAM, highlighted that the medical devices sector in Mexico is prepared to collaborate with the new government on digitalization strategies and the use of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence. Martínez Moreno emphasized the solid legal framework in place.
During the inauguration of the event, Larry Rubin, executive director of the Mexican Association of Pharmaceutical Industry Research (AMIIF), expressed the need to accelerate innovation processes to reduce the delay of up to 7 years in the availability of modern medical treatments in Mexico.
Carlos Salazar, general director of Medical Expo and president of the National Association of Health Suppliers (ANAPS), urged public and private institutions to continue investing in the medical devices sector to advance automation and technological development that strengthens the health system in the country.
Javier Dávila, general director of Planning and Evaluation of the Ministry of Economy, proposed establishing a Health Commitment Declaration to promote partnerships between the public and private sectors and improve access to medical innovations in Mexico.
In addition, prominent representatives from health and industry underscored the importance of ensuring that pharmaceutical innovation benefits the Mexican population equitably. Georgina García, president of the Medical Cluster of Jalisco, emphasized that innovation must contribute to making health more accessible.
On the other hand, there were warnings about projections from the National Health and Nutrition Survey indicating an alarming increase in diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, overweight, and obesity in Mexico in the coming years. Rodrigo Oria, president of the National Health Commission of Coparmex, stressed the urgency of taking concrete measures to address this situation.
Regarding the medical devices industry in Mexico, it was highlighted that it comprises over 2,400 companies and 400 manufacturers generating approximately 800,000 jobs. Additionally, medical device exports have experienced a significant increase in recent years, positioning Mexico as the fifth-largest exporter globally and a key supplier for the United States.
In summary, the 7th Edition of Medical Expo featured more than 350 companies in health and technological innovation, attracting 25,000 visitors, and offering 250 presentations and workshops, 360 exhibitors, and 12 auditoriums. This edition reaffirmed Mexico's commitment to innovation in the health sector and its relevance as a key player in the global medical devices industry.
