1. Editor's Comment: NAIDEX takes place at the NEC next week (See NAIDEX coverage in section 2). ABHI will not have a stand at the event, but Dan Jones and I will be visiting. Perhaps, we will see you there ..... HOSPIMedica Singapore and Arab Health also feature in this issue, (sections 3 and 7, respectively). There will, however, be no Exhibitions Update; The writer/compiler of the up-date, Celia Jarvis, is presently in China, having exhibited at the CMEF. An up-date on the CMEF - as well as NAIDEX - will feature in the next issue ...... Theresa
2. NAIDEX; 29 April - 1 May 2008
- www.naidex.co.uk Naidex is recognised as the Number 1 Exhibition in the national homecare, disability and rehabilitation market. - Naidex is the largest and widest new product showcase in the UK - established as the place to launch new products in order to gain maximum exposure to the industry.
Naidex visitors are unique:
81% of visitors do not attend any other event
Naidex visitors have spending power; The average value of orders placed by healthcare professionals in 2007 was £3,700
58% of healthcare professions placed or intended to place orders as a result of their visit to Naidex '07
94% of healthcare professionals that visit cite "to look for new products" as a reason for visiting.
In 2007 Naidex visitors consisted of:
43% Healthcare professionals
26% Trade visitors
31% Consumers
- The ABC audited visitor attendance in 2007 was 10,253
- Naidex meets exhibitors' objectives; Over 300 companies and organisations took part in Naidex 2007, and 86% of stand space was re-booked on-site for the 2008 event.
Naidex supported by:     
http://www.naidex.co.uk/page.cfm/action=ExhibList/Letter=A
EXPERT ADVICE ON HAND FOR BRITISH EXHIBITORS AT THE NAIDEX 2008: UK Trade & Investment has an extensive network of dedicated Trade & Investment Officers based at British Embassies, Consulates and High Commissions throughout the world. These teams will support you with their local knowledge and contacts, maximising your chance of winning new business overseas. The following Trade Development Officers are visiting Naidex ready to offer impartial advice about the healthcare industry in their markets.  | In advance of MEDICA, some companies may like to take the opportunity of meeting Trade Officers Nicole Wienen and Julia Kay from the British Consulate Dusseldorf. Nicole and Julia will be accompanied by two German buyers, both wholesalers - one specialising in homecare products for the elderly and disabled and the other with a greater focus on rehabilitation aids. Please contact Sara.Hay@necgroup.co.uk to arrange a meeting with the buyers and/or with Nicole and Judy (recommended). NAIDEX Press Release from the British Consulate Dusseldorf
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 | Isabelle Hurley from the British Consulate in Lyon will also be available for meetings at NAIDEX. Isabelle will be accompanied by a French buyer specifically seeking healthcare software packages to assist children with speech impediments. Please contact Sara.Hay@necgroup.co.uk to arrange a meeting with the buyer and/or with Isabelle (recommended) . |
Deadline for booking meetings is close-of-business, 23 April 2008
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3. HOSPIMedica Singapore, 17-19 September 2008
HOSPIMedica Asia will hold its seventh exhibition in Singapore this year, and ABHI will, once again, be organising the UK Pavilion. The exhibition provides vital access for companies penetrating the markets of South East Asia. The changing Asian demographics in terms of declines in fertility, longer life expectancy and the aging population will have an enormous impact on the need for better healthcare. In addition, with the increase in medical tourism, many Asian healthcare institutions are now seeking new equipment, solutions and better initiatives to serve their medical and healthcare needs. 7,000 trade visitors and buyers from the region are expected to visit HOSPIMedica this year, and ABHI are taking early registrations of interest to exhibit. To register your interest, therefore, please e-mail: celia.jarvis@abhi.org.uk. [ back to top ]
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4. ABHI Workshop Lunch; Doing Business in Israel and The Levant;
30 April 2008
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ABHI's next Workshop/Sandwich Luncheon will focus on 'Doing Business in Israel and The Levant', specifically Jordan, Syria and Lebanon. The event, to be held at UKTI in London, will include market profiles as well as company case studies in the selected countries. The Israeli market profile will be by video-conference transmission from the Deputy Director, Trade & Investment in Tel Aviv. Attendance will be free-of-charge to ABHI members, and non-members will be charged a nominal fee of £10 + v.a.t . It is important to add that, due to limited seating, attendance will be on a first-come-first-served basis. To reserve a seat and/or obtain further information, please e-mail theresa.ashford@abhi.org.uk.
 | Israel enjoys a strong entrepreneurial culture which enables new ideas, especially in the field of medical devices, to be nurtured and developed. The Israeli Healthcare Industry is particularly diverse and spans a wide range of core and niche activities. Leading multi-nationals, such as Johnson & Johnson, have established foreign subsidiaries and R&D centres in Israel. More
10 Benefits of trading with Israel |
Who's Who at the British Embassy, Tel Aviv: 
Click on the above see the team.
The e-mail format for contacting a team member is: firstname.surname@fco.gov.uk, e.g. yigal.levine@fco.gov.uk
 | Lebanon: - is a significant importer of pharmaceuticals: £300m market in 2007
- also spent £80m on hospital equipment in 2007.
- is the biggest spender in MENA on healthcare (12% of GDP )
- has 144 hospitals in public and private sector, with others under construction.
- has one of the best private healthcare sectors in the region – with continual upgrading of equipment required. More
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5. Export Club; Doing Business in Africa; 8 May 2008
held in conjunction with, and at the premises of, British Expertise
www.britishexpertise.org
ABHI's next event will focus on Africa, including, but not exclusively, South Africa. The format of the morning will be a series of interactive market presentations, which will include company case studies. These will be followed by a networking opportunity over a buffet lunch and a glass of wine …. We look forward to seeing you there.
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Company Case Studies will be provided by:
(to include Tanzania)
and Mount Laboratories (to include Ethiopia) |
Since 2000, most of Sub-Saharan Africa has enjoyed economic growth in excess of 5% per annum, thus making it an important region to re-visit.
Bryan Pearson* * In addition to having published the Mera/Africa Health journal for the last 30 years, and organised 34 Medic Africa meetings in many of Africa's capital cities, Bryan is also MD of Asempa Limited, the publisher of Africa Confidential, the fortnightly newsletter providing political and economic analysis of Africa / www.africa-confidential.com as well as www.fsg.co.uk.
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6. ABHI Innovation Conference - London; 25 June 2008ABHI’s Innovation Conference is on 25 June at Olympia. The theme is unashamedly “How to make money out of innovation in the UK healthcare environment”. We will be examining the new areas for business, case histories of how people have made money from health tech innovations, better procurement systems and how to find the right skills to make your business work. In addition, the event will provide an excellent opportunity to meet with other people with new ideas for products and services, and who are looking for people and organisations they can work with. ... so join us at the ABHI Innovation Conference on 25th June. Early-bird discounts are available, with further discounts for ABHI members. Visit www.abhi-conference.com for further information and to register online. [ back to top ]
7. Arab Health, 26-29 January 2009 Arab Health is the largest healthcare event in the Middle East and a key exhibition in the Industry's calendar. ABHI has seen an unprecedented demand for space in recent years; Arab Health 2008 set new records, both in terms of visitors, and exhibitors signing-up to exhibit next year. Due to an anticipated high demand, therefore, space will be distributed on a first-come-first-served basis. To avoid disappointment, we suggest you access the following link: http://www.abhi.org.uk/events/default.aspx
selecting 'Exhibitions' then 'Arab Health' Complete the booking form as soon as possible, and return it initially via fax* to:
Fax no: 020 7960 4361, and/or sign and return with your 50% deposit to:
Exhibitions Department
ABHI
111, Westminster Bridge Road
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8. Business Opportunities (Updated)Are you a UK healthcare company looking to expand your product range?, or one seeking (further) distribution overseas? Herewith are a number of opportunities covering both requirements. You will note that some have direct contact details, whereas for others it is preferable to go via the ABHI. If registering interest via the Association, contact information will be supplied to UK companies upon receipt of reference numbers.
Business opportunities are also available free-of-charge from the UKTI portal. 
For More information:
Access the site at www.uktradeinvest.gov.uk to take a closer look and to register and set up your profile. Info: UK Trade & Investment Enquiry Service
Email: enquiries@uktradeinvest.gov.uk
Tel: +44 (0)20 7215 8000 (09.00-17.30, Mon-Fri)
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This is a great opportunity to network with the cream of the UK medical devices industry, to make new contacts and forge beneficial working relationships.
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