BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world and is advancing the world of health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics and the delivery of care. The company develops innovative technology, services and solutions that help advance both clinical therapy for patients and clinical process for health care providers. BD has more than 70,000 employees and a presence in virtually every country around the world to address some of the most challenging global health issues. BD helps customers enhance outcomes, lower costs, increase efficiencies, improve safety and expand access to health care.

www.bd.com

BioHealix is a proudly South African, black female-led medical technology and healthcare consulting company, committed to advancing diagnostics and medical devices in Women’s Health. We support market entry, test validation, and business development for innovative medical devices and IVD solutions.

As a SAHPRA licensed distributor, we deliver regulatory-compliant, cutting-edge diagnostic and medical device solutions across Southern Africa. Our mission extends to awareness and training on key health issues including HPV, cervical cancer, AMR, TB, sepsis, and STIs.

Through strategic global and local partnerships, BioHealix bridges innovation with access – aiming to transform healthcare systems and improve patient outcomes.

www.biohealix.co.za

CELOX™ PPH Limited is dedicated to transforming women’s health by addressing postpartum haemorrhage (PPH)—a life-threatening complication affecting approximately 14 million women and causing around 80,000 deaths globally each year. Drawing on 17 years of CELOX™ technology expertise the company’s flagship innovation, the CELOX™ PPH Uterine Haemostatic Tamponade, delivers a rapid and highly effective solution for managing postnatal blood loss.
CELOX™ PPH achieves 100% successful haemostasis in all patients with grade 1 and 2 bleeding (up to 2,500 ml) and 95.6% successful haemostasis for grade 1 to 3 bleeding (up to 8,000 ml) in vaginal deliveries, while significantly reducing the need for hysterectomy by 78% compared to standard of care. Designed for fast action, proven safety, clinical efficacy, and ease of use in any healthcare setting, CELOX™ PPH aims to set a new standard in PPH management and help improve outcomes for mothers worldwide through ground breaking medical innovation.

www.CELOXPPH.com

Our umbilical cord blood and tissue stem cell banking service provides expectant parents the chance to collect their newborn baby’s umbilical cord blood and tissue stem cells at birth and cryogenically store them for future medical use.

www.cryosave.co.za

Delft Imaging is a global healthcare company committed to eradicating healthcare inequalities. We develop and deploy portable X-ray devices integrated with AI for TB screening, even in remote areas. Our expertise in capacity building offers onsite, remote, and hybrid sessions, supported by extended service & maintenance packages for predictable total cost of ownership. As leaders in portable X-ray and AI, we offer global reach with local service excellence. With longstanding UN partnerships, we specialize in tailored solutions for local challenges, aiming to enhance lives in over 75 countries, primarily focusing on TB eradication. Proudly certified as a B-Corp, UN Global Compact member, and part of the Million Lifes Collective, we strive for quality healthcare for everyone, everywhere. With over 2500 installations worldwide and screening of over 32 million people, our impact continues to grow.

https://delft.care/

info@delft.care

Disa Life Sciences is an African medical supply chain company based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Disa Life Sciences brings a unique customer centric supply chain approach, serving both state and private healthcare entities. We offer one of the largest and most comprehensive ranges of medical and specialty surgical devices, bringing world class patient care solutions to Africa.

Founded in 1998, Disa Life Sciences developed from Disa Vascular, a Cardiology and Vascular devices manufacturing company in Johannesburg, South Africa. We bring together over 20 years of medical manufacturing, supply chain management and distribution experience via our hubs in South Africa.

www.disals.co.za

DONA International is the world’s first, largest and leading doula certifying organization. When our founders created DONA in 1992, they professionalized the role of the doula. Since then, we have certified more than 14,000 DONA International doulas in more than 50 countries!

The mission of DONA International is to promote high quality birth, postpartum and community-centered doula support by setting the standard for the doula profession through evidence-based training and certification for doulas of diverse backgrounds.

https://www.dona.org/

dona@dona.org

The East, Central, and Southern Africa College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ECSACOG) is a regional institution established in 2017 to train obstetrics and gynecology specialists across 11 Sub-Saharan countries. With a vision to be a reference body for sexual and reproductive health throughout the life course in East, Central, and Southern Africa and beyond, ECSACOG promotes clinical excellence, research, and knowledge exchange. The College has accredited 34 hospitals, enrolled over 100 trainees, and registered more than 500 Fellows and Members. It collaborates with national societies, Ministries of Health, universities, and global partners. Its Secretariat is based in Arusha, Tanzania.

www.ecsacog.org

The European Doula Network (EDN) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to connecting, supporting, and informing doulas across Europe. Our network brings together over 60 doula associations, training programmes, and allied members from 26 countries, all united by a shared Code of Ethics, available in 23 languages.

We strive to foster a deeper understanding of the doula’s role in providing emotional, physical, and practical support throughout the perinatal period.

By encouraging collaboration with healthcare professionals and conducting research, we aim to enhance the delivery of holistic, woman-centred care across diverse maternity systems.

www.europeandoulanetwork.org

info@europeandoulanetwork.org

With over 60 years of expertise, Fotona is a world-leading medical laser manufacturer recognized for its innovative, award-winning laser systems in gynecology, surgery, aesthetics & dermatology, and dentistry. Our dual-wavelength Er:YAG and Nd:YAG lasers provide less invasive, highly effective solutions for clinical and aesthetic gynecology. We pioneered the clinically proven Er:YAG SMOOTH® & Nd:YAG PIANO® pulse mode technologies, and developed a new class of gynecology treatments based on HITS® magnetic technology, further advancing non-invasive gynecology.

https://www.fotona.com/en/

Healthium Medtech Ltd. Global Medtech company focused on Advanced Surgery, Advanced Wound Care, Arthroscopy & Infection Prevention. Our vision is to deliver “Access to precision medtech for every patient, globally.”
• Largest non-captive surgical needles manufacturer by volume worldwide
• 4th largest sutures manufacturer worldwide
• 1 in 5 surgeries performed globally uses a Healthium product
• 90+ countries
• Global Certifications: EU-MDR, US FDA, TGA
• Great Place to Work-Certified™ – Twice
• 85+ patents across US, Europe & India

www.healthiummedtech.com

ICEA has been a global leader in perinatal education, certification, and advocacy since 1960. Our mission is to educate, certify, and build a community of professionals dedicated to expanding access to safe, culturally respectful, family-centered perinatal care. We strive to ensure that perinatal professionals are recognized and valued for their expertise in supporting and preparing families. ICEA-trained professionals foster a culture where expectant families are safe, respected, and empowered to make informed decisions about their care.

https://icea.org/

info@icea.org

Promoting education and research on midlife women’s health.

The International Menopause Society (IMS) brings together the world’s leading experts to collaborate and share knowledge about all aspects of aging in women. The IMS advocates evidence-based treatment options that optimise mid-life women’s health and promotes best practice in women’s health care.

https://www.imsociety.org/

email@imsociety.org

The International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease (ISSVD) is a global leader dedicated to advancing the diagnosis, treatment, and scientific understanding of conditions affecting the vulva, vagina, and related structures. Our work encompasses a wide range of vulvar diseases (e.g. lichen sclerosus, vulvar lichen planus, vulvodynia, and vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia) and forms of vaginitis (e.g. candidiasis, bacterial vaginosis, desquamative inflammatory vaginitis).
Since its founding in 1970, ISSVD has served as a trusted authority and collaborative hub for experts across disciplines—including gynecology, dermatology, pathology, urology, physical therapy, and sexual health. We have standardized clinical language and improved global recognition of vulvovaginal diseases through the publication of internationally adopted terminology and classification systems.

www.issvd.org

Liger Medical develops cost-effective, reliable medical devices to advance women’s healthcare worldwide. We specialize in innovative, portable technologies for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cervical cancer. Our FDA-cleared devices—including thermal coagulation, electrosurgery, and colposcopy solutions—are compact, battery-powered, and easy to use, making them ideal for diverse healthcare settings, from clinics to remote locations.

With the recent acquisition of Mobile ODT, we have expanded our capabilities to offer advanced diagnostic and treatment solutions, further strengthening our commitment to women’s health. Liger Medical proudly supports the World Health Organization’s call to eliminate cervical cancer, working alongside global partners to expand life-saving screening and treatment initiatives.

Connect with us to explore collaboration opportunities and learn more about our mission.

https://ligermedical.com/

LoRuMir D is a Boutique licensed medical device company that was established in 2005 with the primary objective of bringing the highest quality medical devices to market at affordable prices. We constantly strive to source innovative medical devices and technologies in this infinitely evolving industry. Our commitment towards high quality patient care and achieving improved healthcare outcomes has led us to build and invest in long standing exclusive distribution rights with globally recognized brands and service to stakeholders and our customers. Our small entrepreneurial company has steadily grown and developed a strong and successful footprint in South Africa and South East African Countries and is well respected with a reputation amongst opinion leaders and customers for ensuring and delivery of: High quality performance of our devices, building strong customer relationships and continual investment in service excellence.

www.lorumird.co.za

Founded in 1975, MedGyn manufactures and distributes medical devices for women’s healthcare, including single-use devices, high-quality instruments, and equipment for Obstetrics and Gynecology professionals. MedGyn collaborates with physicians and clinical staff worldwide to ensure our products meet and exceed their expectations. With a focus on our corporate values, MedGyn has flourished as a leading provider of medical devices globally.

OUR MISSION
Develop trusted products for women’s healthcare.
OUR VISION
Drive innovation to improve the quality of health for women worldwide.
OUR VALUES
Commitment to the highest level of service for our customers.
Collaborate with our suppliers, partners, and teammates.
Innovate new products and services to meet our customers’ needs.
Grow together as an organization to make an imprint on women’s health.

www.medgyn.com

The Nestlé Nutrition Institute (NNI), as a non-for-profit association in Switzerland (in some parts of the world NNI operates under the brand Wyeth Nutrition Science Center – WNSC), shares leading science-based information and education with practicing health professionals in all parts of the world. NNI/WNSC is committed to foster the highest levels of discussion within scientific community and build nutrition knowledge globally. All NNI/WNSC exclusive resources are available at www.nestlenutrition-institute.org and www.wyethnutritionsc.org.

www.nestlenutrition-institute.org

Next Biosciences is a leading South African biotech company which combines medicine, science and technology to invest in innovative health technologies with the core focus being to enable people to positively impact their health with science. The company believes in a collaborative business approach to ensure that it accesses the finest scientific minds and other key players in the industry to deliver its core purpose.

https://nextbio.co.za/

info@nextbio.co.za

An indigenous organization supporting government and donors to design and implement public health programs that address health system challenges in Africa. Our work spans design, implementation and research spans multiple bodies of work including Maternal Health, Child Health, Immunization, HIV/TB, Nutrition, Malaria, Outbreak response, Surveillance and Emergency Systems, Digital Health, Laboratory, Human Resource for Health, Private Sector Engagement, Health Financing, Data and Delivery.

Our Mission is to accelerate positive health, social and economic reforms through high‑quality program design and implementation, capacity building, implementation science research and knowledge generation, as well as agenda‑setting and stakeholder convening across human development sectors.

www.scidar.org

Sexual and Reproductive Health Matters (SRHM) is the only global organisation linked to a scientific, highly reputed journal in the field of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) that provides an independent voice, has a long-time, trusted reputation, and offers space to a truly global network of researchers, policy makers, programme managers, lawyers and activists in the field of SRHR.

Our mission is shaped by the understanding that rights- and evidence-based knowledge is power.

SRHM’s ever-growing community of researchers, activists and other experts contributes to shift ideology and power-driven politics that are hostile to people’s sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) towards human rights and social justice in SRHR policies and programmes. SRHM’s core tenet is that sound, evidence-based and rights-grounded knowledge is of critical importance to the decisions to be made and the actions to be taken to improve SRHR for all.

https://www.srhm.org/

info@srhm.org

Our mission is to meticulously source and select innovative medical products globally, ensuring that these products are readily available to all medical institutions throughout Southern Africa.
Our service levels are paramount to the growth of our business.
As a result, we strive to develop relationships with both the manufacturer and the end user, which ensures that our business is built on, sound ideas, innovation and service excellence.
We are committed to providing high quality, innovative medical solutions to satisfy our customers demands, ensuring that they receive the best products, information and training.

surgicaldevices.co.za

WAS is a Confederation representing thousands of people who work in Sexual Health globally, including Healthcare Professionals, Educators and Activists. WAS is actively creating a world in which all people have access to Sexual Health, Rights, Justice and Pleasure. WAS achieves this through its regional federations, global memberships and strategic collaborations with international partners.

The Mission Statement of WAS is to promote and advocate for sexual health and sexual rights throughout the lifespan and worldwide by advancing sexology, science-based sexuality knowledge, research, comprehensive sexuality education, clinical care and services.

The purpose of WAS is to advance international cooperation in the field of Sexual Health and to coordinate activities designed to increase research and knowledge in sexual health and sexual rights, including sexuality education, sexual medicine, psycho-sexology, policy-making and advocacy.

www.worldsexualhealth.net