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The Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed) is a trade association that leads the effort to advance medical technology to achieve healthier lives and healthier economies around the world. AdvaMed’s 400+ member companies range from the largest to the smallest medical technology innovators and companies. The Association acts as the common voice for companies producing medical devices, diagnostic products and digital health technologies. AdvaMed’s 80 staff work with public and private partners globally to advance this mission, co-leading the Global Medical Technology Alliance (GMTA) and Global Diagnostics Alliance (GDA) and contributing to the work of the International Medical Device Regulators Forum (IMDRF), the Global Harmonization Working Party (GHWP), the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Trade Organization (WTO). 

AdvaMed also serves as the project lead of the Medical Device Regulatory Convergence Project (MDRC), working with AU-NEPAD, the AMA, the Africa Medical Devices Forum (AMDF), the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and the African Organization for Standardisation (ARSO) to build capacities to strengthen medtech regulatory infrastructure, increase medtech supply chain resiliency, broaden global medtech geographic diversity and footprint, and better prepare for future health emergencies across the continent.

Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) is the leading U.S. business association focused solely on connecting business interests in Africa. Established in 1993 to promote business and investment between the United States and the nations of Africa, CCA serves as a neutral, trusted intermediary connecting its member firms with the essential government and business leaders they need to do business and succeed in Africa. CCA uniquely represents a broad cross section of member companies from small and medium size businesses to multinationals as well as U.S. and African firms. Our members are invested in Africa's most promising sectors including agribusiness, energy, finance, health, ICT, infrastructure, security, tourism and trade facilitation.

The Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA), a division of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), is the leading trade association representing the manufacturers of medical imaging equipment, radiopharmaceuticals, contrast media, and focused ultrasound devices. MITA represents companies whose sales make up more than 90 percent of the global market for advanced imaging technologies and strives to promote innovation, protect patient safety, and establish industry standards.

USA Healthcare Alliance (USAHA), a trade organization with constituents comprising the entire healthcare ecosystem, was formed to help U.S. healthcare companies compete effectively in international markets. Our mission is to expand overseas export opportunities for U.S. healthcare companies through identifying, qualifying, and executing health infrastructure projects. We strive to provide the best opportunities for our constituents to grow their businesses internationally, while creating better health outcomes and economic development. In furtherance of this mission, we are proud to maintain strategic partnerships with the International Trade Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce, the Export-Import Bank of the United States, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, and the U.S. Trade and Development Agency. For more information on USAHA and the requirements for constituency, please visit US-aha.com.

The Chamber of Commerce of the United States is the world’s largest business organization. Our members range from the small businesses and chambers of commerce across the country that support their communities, to the leading industry associations and global corporations that innovate and solve for the world’s challenges, to the emerging and fast-growing industries that are shaping the future. For all of the people across the businesses we represent, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is a trusted advocate, partner, and network, helping them improve society and people’s lives.


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