International Healthcare Week 2025 : Innovate, Collaborate, and Elevate Healthcare in ASEAN and Beyond

2 June 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: International Healthcare Week (IHW) 2025, Southeast Asia’s premier healthcare event, will take place from 16th to 18th July at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), Kuala Lumpur. Organised by Informa Markets, IHW 2025 promises to be a transformative platform that accelerates healthcare innovation, encourages regional collaboration, and drives economic growth across the healthcare sector.

With over 900 leading local, regional, and international exhibitors showcasing more than 15,000 products and services, and an expected attendance of 21,000 professionals from over 50 countries, IHW 2025 offers unparalleled opportunities for networking, knowledge exchange, and business development.

IHW 2025 brings together five flagship international trade exhibitions under one roof, covering the entire healthcare value chain. This integrated format enhances opportunities to learn, collaborate, invest, and showcase innovations across various healthcare sectors. Rungphech (Rose) Chitanuwat, Regional Portfolio Director – ASEAN at Informa Markets, highlights that each exhibition is complemented by dedicated conferences tailored to the specific needs and developments of their respective industries:

CPHI South East Asia – covering the complete pharmaceutical production supply chain.

WHX Kuala Lumpur (formerly Asia Health) – focusing on medical devices, hospital services, and healthcare systems.

WHX Labs Kuala Lumpur (formerly Medlab Asia) – the region’s premier medical laboratory event.

Medtec Southeast Asia – specialising in the design and manufacturing of medical devices and technologies.

HIMSS (Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society) – a global conference exploring key themes in digital health, including Artificial Intelligence, Data Innovation, Workforce Transformation, and Equitable Care Delivery.

“Participants at IHW 2025 will have the unique advantage of exploring multiple healthcare sectors and attending 125 conference sessions tailored to diverse healthcare domains—all within a single venue. This integrated approach eliminates the need to travel between separate events, enabling attendees to maximise their time and resources while gaining a comprehensive understanding of the latest market trends, innovative technologies, and cutting-edge solutions,” said Rungphech.

Rungphech also emphasised Malaysia’s strategic position: “Malaysia’s expanding healthcare market, thriving medical tourism sector, strategic regional location, supportive government initiatives, and ongoing healthcare infrastructure developments collectively make the country an ideal host for IHW 2025. This event will further establish Malaysia as a leading healthcare hub in ASEAN and serve as a gateway for global healthcare collaboration.”

As ASEAN Chair in 2025, Malaysia plays a vital role in fostering regional healthcare cooperation, addressing key challenges such as supply chain resilience, digital health adoption, and sustainable health financing through platforms like the EU-ASEAN Health Summit.

IHW 2025 aligns closely with ASEAN’s strategic objectives to strengthen healthcare systems, improve health outcomes, and promote equitable access across member states. The event provides a crucial platform for networking and partnership-building essential for advancing cross-border collaboration, policy harmonisation, and increased investment in healthcare infrastructure and services. It also supports regional initiatives such as digital health integration, tackling non-communicable diseases, and pandemic preparedness—priorities highlighted by recent public health challenges in Southeast Asia.

As a valued partner, the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE), Malaysia’s national trade promotion agency, plays a key role in elevating Malaysia’s global profile in the healthcare sector. Through promotion and international collaboration, MATRADE actively positions Malaysia as a regional medical hub for Southeast Asia and beyond.

Dato’ Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican, Chairman of MATRADE, stated, “International Healthcare Week serves as a powerful platform that elevates Malaysia’s standing as a regional leader in healthcare and medical services. This leading event not only promotes innovation but also directly contributes to our nation’s economic growth by attracting world-class exhibitors, regional and international delegates, and top healthcare experts to Malaysia—fueling trade, knowledge sharing, and industry development.”