WHO to Host 3rd World Local Production Forum in Abu Dhabi, UAE (April 7–9, 2025)
Supported by the Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE), the third edition of the World Local Production Forum (WLPF) will be organised by the World Health Organization (WHO) and hosted by Abu Dhabi, UAE, from April 7 to 9, 2025.
The forum will gather over 4,000 participants, including ministers, senior officials, global health leaders, private sector stakeholders, financial institutions, and civil society. The aim is to share insights and design strategies to advance local pharmaceutical and medical production for global health equity and sustainable development.
Forum Theme:
“Advancing Local Production for Health Equity, Global Health Security, and Sustainable Development”
Key Objectives:
- Promote sustainable local manufacturing ecosystems
- Strengthen healthcare resilience and pandemic preparedness
- Improve technology transfer, regulatory frameworks, and human capital development
- Encourage public-private partnerships and scalable investment models
8 Key Themes:
- Policies, Regulatory Systems & Workforce for Local Production
- Innovative Financing & Investment in Health Manufacturing
- Technology Transfer & Value Chain Integration
- Pandemic Preparedness through Scalable Manufacturing
- AI, Digitalisation & Climate Change in Health Production
- Building Strategic Global & Regional Partnerships
- Country Success Stories in Local Health Production
- CEOs Forum: Industry Leadership for Public Health Impact
UAE’s Leadership in Healthcare Innovation
Dr Fatima Al Kaabi, Director General of EDE, reaffirmed the UAE’s global leadership in healthcare innovation, attracting top talent, and integrating cutting-edge technologies. She emphasized the EDE’s commitment to ensuring safe, high-quality pharmaceutical solutions and advancing the UAE’s strategic partnership with WHO.
Hosting the WLPF further underlines the UAE’s dedication to forward-thinking health policies and sustainable healthcare systems.
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