KUALA LUMPUR – The much-anticipated International Healthcare Week (IHW) 2025 officially opened of Wednesday (July 16) at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) in Kuala Lumpur, drawing thousands of healthcare professionals, industry leaders, and innovators.
Southeast Asia widely recognizes the three-day event, running from July 16 to 18, 2025, as the largest and most influential healthcare gathering.
Extensive Participation and Engagement
The highly interactive opening day of IHW 2025 attracted participants, exhibitors, and visitors from across ASEAN and beyond, creating a dynamic environment for networking and collaboration.
As Rungphech ‘Rose’ Chitanuwat, Regional Portfolio Director ASEAN at Informa Markets, emphasized. “The energy and engagement on opening day truly reflected the collective commitment of the region’s healthcare community to innovate and collaborate for a healthier future.”
Regional collaborations played a crucial role in the success of IHW 2025 by fostering strong partnerships across ASEAN and behind amplified the event’s impact and reach.
According to Rungphech. “These partnerships are vital – they enable us to share resources, expertise, and best practices, addressing common challenges and accelerating progress across borders. IHW2025 has demonstrated how collaboration can transform healthcare in the region.”
Furthermore, Rungphech highlighted Malaysia’s strategic role as ASEAN Chair in 2025 and host of IHW 2025, noting that “Malaysia’s leadership and supportive initiatives position it as a gateway for global healthcare collaboration, making IHV 2025 a pivotal event to elevate regional healthcare cooperation and economic growth.”
What makes IHW 2025 a Must-Visit?
IHW 2025 uniquely integrates five flagship international healthcare trade shows under one roof, spanning 26,000 square meters and covering the full healthcare value chain. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore innovations across diverse sectors, including:
CPHI Southeast Asia – covering the complete pharmaceutical production supply chain.
WHX Kuala Lumpur (formerly Asia Health) – dedicated to medical devices and hospital services
WHX Labs Kuala Lumpur (formerly Medlab Asia) – the premier event for diagnostics and medical laboratory technologies
Medtec Southeast Asia – specializing in medical device design and manufacturing
HIMSS APAC – championing digital health innovations
This co-location of events enables attendees to see over 900 leading local, regional, and international exhibitors showcasing more than 15,000 products and services, in a single venue, saving time and money. IHW 2025 truly offers a comprehensive view of the latest healthcare technologies and solutions.
The event expects to welcome approximately 21,000 professionals from over 50 countries, providing unparalleled opportunities for networking, knowledge exchange, and business partnerships. Complementing the exhibitions, more than 125 dedicated conferences will address specific industry needs and developments, offering targeted learning experiences.
