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Pharmanova Expo 2026 opens in Batna

By , based on Lequotidien Oran

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The national Pharmanova Expo 2026 opened in Batna with around 50 exhibitors from the pharmaceutical, health and innovation sectors. Organised over three days by PRESTANOVA, the event aims to promote exchanges between professionals and Algerian pharmaceutical products, according to APS.

The first national travelling exhibition of the pharmaceutical, health and innovation industries, Pharmanova Expo 2026, opened on Thursday in Batna, the Algeria Press Service (APS) reported. Inaugurated by Mourad Haddada, secretary-general of Batna wilaya, the event brings together laboratories, manufacturers and distributors of pharmaceutical products, as well as professionals, start-ups and students, at the cultural and sports centre in the Kechida district.

Organised by PRESTANOVA, the first edition features medicines and pharmaceutical products on various stands, according to Walid Ayad, the exhibition’s director, cited by APS.

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