SAMED Executive Officer Visits Healthcare+ Expo Taiwan, Seeks AI and Robotics Partnerships with Taiwan to Tackle Healthcare Staffing Gaps and Chronic Disease Surge

2025-07-11

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Tanya Vogt, Executive Officer of the South African Medical Technology Industry Association (SAMED), visited the 2024 Healthcare+ Expo Taiwan as South Africa grapples with a critical shortage of healthcare professionals and a sharp rise in chronic diseases. The Expo, one of Asia’s premier medical innovation events, was a strategic stop in her search for effective solutions and international partnerships.

Tanya Vogt, Executive Officer of the South African Medical Technology Industry Association (SAMED), addresses attendees at the 2024 Healthcare+ Expo Taiwan, emphasizing the potential for Taiwanese firms in the South African market.

“South Africa’s healthcare system is under severe strain, especially with the alarming increase in diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and cancer,” Vogt noted. She praised Taiwan’s leadership in medical innovation, particularly in robotics and artificial intelligence. “Taiwan’s advancements in medical robotics are outstanding. These technologies not only improve efficiency but also have the potential to ease the burden on frontline staff-an urgent need for South Africa,” she said.

Tanya Vogt observed the latest medical technology and innovations showcased by Taiwanese companies at the 2024 Healthcare+ Expo Taiwan.

Vogt also highlighted the potential of home health monitoring devices for South Africa. Such technologies, she explained, could empower patients to conduct basic health checks at home, reduce pressure on healthcare facilities, and foster greater collaboration and knowledge-sharing among medical providers.

Professionals and decision-makers from Taiwanese medical firms engage in discussions at the 2024 Healthcare+ Expo Taiwan, offering opportunities for international counterparts like SAMED to explore potential collaborations and partnerships.

A key goal of Vogt’s visit was to identify partners who could support the advancement of South Africa’s healthcare sector. She said SAMED is ready to help Taiwanese companies enter the South African market by leveraging its member network and connecting them with suitable distributors. Vogt also pointed to South Africa’s special economic zones, which offer incentives for foreign manufacturers interested in establishing local operations.

South Africa’s annual healthcare expenditure has reached $27 billion, with per capita spending at about $675-a figure expected to rise to $29 billion by 2025. As sub-Saharan Africa’s second-largest economy, South Africa’s infrastructure, regulatory environment, and strategic location make it a vital gateway to the African continent. Through initiatives like this visit, Taiwanese medical innovations are now crossing borders, offering hope to regions facing healthcare disparities and opening new opportunities for collaboration with South Africa.

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