Building an Intelli-Digital Health Future Together

President Mashatile emphasized that the delegation's visit to China was aimed at forging collaborations in strategic sectors critical to South Africa's growth and development, with healthcare ranking among the foremost priorities. Expressing his appreciation for Mindray's long-standing commitment to South Africa's healthcare landscape, he underscored the importance of deepening the partnership to improve health services, drive innovation, and create lasting value for both nations. "Our objective is not merely to attract investment, but to establish long-term partnerships that contribute to industrialisation, technology transfer, localisation, skills development and sustainable job creation." he stated.

Mr. Wu Hao, President of Mindray, extended a warm reception to the delegation. He paid tribute to South Africa's remarkable legacy as the birthplace and global benchmark of cardiac surgery, and shared Mindray's strategic vision for intelli-digital transformation, as well as the company's long and fruitful history of collaboration with South African healthcare institutions.

As the only medical device company from the developing world ranked among the global top 30, Mindray possesses a unique understanding of the diverse challenges and needs facing healthcare systems across different countries—backed by a comprehensive product portfolio and extensive global experience. "Mindray is not just committed to providing high-quality medical equipment," Mr. Wu emphasized. "We aspire to become an indispensable, long-term strategic partner in South Africa's healthcare development—and a solid bridge for medical collaboration between our two nations."

Mindray is deeply rooted in South Africa. In 2014, the South African subsidiary of Mindray was formally established in Johannesburg, though its presence and impact date back even further. Today, Mindray serves both the public and private healthcare sectors across the country—providing medical devices, digital solutions, and long-term service support.

In the public sector, Mindray maintains deep partnerships with leading institutions such as Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, one of the largest hospitals in the world. In the private sector, Mindray has built long-standing relationships with major private hospital groups including Life Healthcare, Mediclinic, and Netcare—consistently contributing to the upgrading and enhancement of South Africa's healthcare delivery.

Beyond equipment and solutions, Mindray has been an active contributor to local academic development and clinical education. Mindray has co-established the Respiratory School at Universitas Academic Hospital, and founded the Ultrasound Training School and Pelvic Floor Research Center at Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town—the very institution where the world's first heart transplant was performed. These initiatives provide hands-on training and clinical guidance to local sonographers and physicians, helping to build a sustainable talent pipeline.

This landmark visit marks the beginning of a new and deeper chapter in Mindray's collaboration with South Africa. It reaffirms Mindray's commitment to transforming cutting-edge innovation into accessible, tangible healthcare support—and to working side by side with local partners to build an efficient, inclusive digital health ecosystem that brings quality care within reach for more communities across the nation.

As Mindray embarks on this next phase of its journey in South Africa, we remain steadfast in our mission: to contribute to a healthier, more equitable world—and to play our part in building a shared future for global health.