The Nouvelle Pharmacie de la Santé Publique de Côte d’Ivoire (NPSP-CI), the public authority responsible for the procurement and supply of medicines and medical goods for public institutions in Côte d’Ivoire, has officially confirmed its participation in the upcoming Medical Expo Ivory Coast, which will take place in Abidjan from June 24–26, 2025. During a strategic meeting with Dr. Kouyaté Ibrahim, Director General of NPSP-CI; B. Kemal Şahin, General Manager of Ekspoturk; İbrahim Demir, General Manager of ATLM Expo Ivory Coast; and Hind Rachiq, Project Director, it was agreed that the institution would offer its full support to the event.
In the meeting, all parties reached a consensus that NPSP-CI will take on an active role throughout the expo, participate in sectoral panels, and share insights on supply chain management in healthcare. The institution’s representatives emphasized that they are ready to contribute to positioning Côte d’Ivoire as a regional hub for healthcare in West Africa, and noted that the Medical Expo would serve as a valuable platform to support that vision.
What is NPSP-CI?
The Nouvelle Pharmacie de la Santé Publique de Côte d’Ivoire (NPSP-CI) is a public company responsible for the procurement, warehousing, and distribution of medicines and medical products to public and semi-public health institutions in Côte d’Ivoire. Restructured in 2013, the organization works to ensure that health products are safe, high-quality, and accessible across the country. It is also at the forefront of digitalizing the supply chain and improving pharmaceutical safety and traceability.
Who is the Director General of NPSP-CI?
Dr. Kouyaté Ibrahim serves as Director General of NPSP-CI. With extensive experience in health management and public procurement systems, he leads the institution with a strong focus on improving access to health products, enhancing transparency, promoting digitalization, and ensuring quality assurance. Dr. Ibrahim is also a key advocate of international cooperation and plays an active role in advancing regional health diplomacy.
About Ekspoturk
Established in 2008, Ekspoturk is an international event management company that organizes high-level trade fairs, conferences, and business development events in the fields of healthcare, technology, public policy, and innovation. As the Eurasia partner of HIMSS Global, Ekspoturk conducts its operations from Türkiye and hosts strategic events across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. With expertise in health informatics, medical technologies, digital health, and health tourism, Ekspoturk aims to expand regional cooperation in the healthcare sector through initiatives such as the Medical Expo Ivory Coast.
