In Africa and the Middle East many hospitals are built far from specialist suppliers, with components arriving by sea, sites exposed to heat, dust or humidity, and an availability of skilled labour that varies widely from country to country. In these settings prefabricated modular systems offer practical advantages. ADAM S.r.l. started its first contracts in the Gulf in 2008 and today has projects ranging from Kuwait to Libya and from Morocco to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
What do hospital projects in Africa and the Middle East have in common?
Hospital projects in the two regions differ widely in size, client and resources, but they often share some conditions.
- Distance from specialist suppliers. Technical walls, hermetic doors and operating theatre fittings often come from abroad.
- Demanding climate. Heat, dust or humidity affect work on site and the storage of materials.
- Variable availability of skilled labour. In some settings, crews experienced in healthcare construction are few or have to be brought in.
- Complex logistics. Ports, customs and inland transport lengthen delivery times, especially for sites far from the coast.
- Long-term maintenance. The facility must stay efficient for many years, even where access to spare parts is harder.
Why do modular systems suit these settings?
Prefabricated modular systems respond to the typical conditions of hospital projects in Africa and the Middle East: distance from suppliers, climate, labour, logistics and maintenance.
| Condition | How a modular system responds |
|---|---|
| Distance from suppliers | Walls, doors, ceilings and integrated fittings arrive in a single supply |
| Demanding climate | Dry assembly, with no plastering, filling or painting on site |
| Variable availability of skilled labour | Pre-finished modules, with fewer specialist trades on site |
| Complex logistics | Testing before shipping: errors are corrected before departure |
| Long-term maintenance | Removable panels and replaceable components from the same manufacturer |
With a prefabricated modular system, the quality of the critical areas — operating theatres, intensive care units, corridors — depends less on site conditions and more on what was checked at the plant.
What changes between the Middle East and Africa?
In the Middle East, and particularly in the Gulf states, hospital projects can involve large general contractors and international design practices, with detailed specifications and high expectations for finishes. The modular systems supplier must fit into a structured process, with complete technical documentation and tight delivery schedules.
In Africa projects range from large public hospitals to facilities supported by foundations and healthcare organisations. Here logistics, especially for sites inland, and ease of maintenance in the years after handover carry more weight.
How is maintenance ensured for a hospital far from the manufacturer?
Maintenance is planned before handover. Removable panels give access to services without demolition; standardised system components can be replaced one by one; up-to-date as-built documentation shows where every element is. It is also worth training local technical staff in routine operations and agreeing with the manufacturer a stock of spare parts to keep on site.
Which projects has ADAM completed in the Middle East?
ADAM started its first contracts in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Oman in 2008. In the region ADAM supplied Health division modular systems for Farwaniya Hospital in Kuwait and, with its Office division, delivered workplace projects including KFUPM Offices in Saudi Arabia and Dassault Offices in the United Arab Emirates.
Which projects has ADAM completed in Africa?
ADAM's healthcare projects in Africa include:
- Libya: Al Marj Hospital, with corridors and wards built with ADAM modular partitions; and, separately, the Pediatric OR project, a paediatric operating theatre.
- Morocco: Da Vinci Clinique, with controlled-contamination rooms built with ADAM modular systems.
- Democratic Republic of the Congo: Hôpital de Panzi in Bukavu, with an operating theatre built with ADAM modular systems.
How does ADAM work on hospital projects in Africa and the Middle East?
ADAM S.r.l. designs and manufactures its healthcare systems at the plant in Bernate Ticino, near Milan, and directly coordinates logistics, installation and support. The ADAM Health division has offered the SALUS system since 2006, together with medical doors, technical ceilings, recessed cabinets, pass-through boxes and X-ray shielding.
ADAM's international activity, with projects in over 40 countries, is described on the Export page; projects are collected on the Projects page. The method for handling a supply abroad is explained in the guide on building a hospital abroad. For a project in Africa or the Middle East, contact the ADAM team.