The Autorité Ivoirienne de Régulation Pharmaceutique (AIRP), Côte d’Ivoire’s independent authority responsible for regulating pharmaceuticals and medical devices, has officially announced its institutional support for the upcoming Medical Expo Ivory Coast, to be held in Abidjan from June 24–26, 2025. Dr. Assane Coulibaly, President of AIRP, met with B. Kemal Şahin, General Manager of Ekspoturk, at AIRP headquarters to exchange views on the event’s preparations.
During the meeting, it was emphasized that AIRP will not only participate as an institution but will also play an active role in informing and guiding pharmaceutical and medical technology companies attending the expo. Dr. Coulibaly noted that increasing the visibility of the pharmaceutical and medical device sectors through the expo will contribute positively to regulatory quality and cross-sector collaboration.
AIRP representatives further stated that Medical Expo offers a valuable opportunity to promote internationally compliant health products and to improve the understanding of national regulations among stakeholders.
What is AIRP and What Does It Do?
The Autorité Ivoirienne de Régulation Pharmaceutique (AIRP) is an independent public authority established in 2018. It is responsible for the regulation, registration, quality control, production inspection, and import oversight of pharmaceutical products and medical devices in Côte d’Ivoire. AIRP also supervises the activities of pharmacies and clinical laboratories, implements national pharmaceutical policy, and manages pharmacovigilance systems. Its core mission is to ensure the safety, effectiveness, and quality of health products to protect public health.
Who is the President of AIRP?
Dr. Assane Coulibaly serves as President of AIRP. A medical doctor and expert in health administration, he has extensive experience in pharmaceutical regulation, quality assurance systems, and international health law. Under his leadership, AIRP has introduced numerous reforms to improve transparency, efficiency, and traceability in the pharmaceutical and medical device sectors in Côte d’Ivoire.
About Ekspoturk
Established in 2008, Ekspoturk is a leading event management company based in Türkiye, organizing high-level fairs, conferences, and summits across healthcare, technology, innovation, and public policy. As the Eurasia partner of HIMSS Global, Ekspoturk connects public and private stakeholders in large-scale events focused on digital health transformation, health informatics, medical technologies, and smart health ecosystems. The Medical Expo Ivory Coast is one of the company’s key strategic initiatives to foster international collaboration and support healthcare development across Africa.
