1. Introduction:
It was good to see so many familiar faces at NAIDEX last week,
and to see such innovative equipment on display. More on NAIDEX in
a later issue.
This issue will focus on the numerous activities and events
being organised by ABHI, and one - Rehacare - organised by
Medilink Yorkshire & Humber.
For all exhibition queries please e-mail: exhibitions@abhi.org.uk
Theresa
2 ABHI's Export Club; Focus on the Middle
East
Sundial commissioned for the Sultan Qaboos
Univerisity, Seeb, The Sultanate of Oman
(click to enlarge)
image courtesy of www.brookbrae.com
Theme: Doing Business in the Middle East
Chairman: Peter Murray (S. Murray & Co.
Ltd)
Thursday, 24 May 2007, 10.00 a.m. - 2.00 p.m.
Venue: The Middle East Association, Bury House, London SW1Y
6AX
 
(click to enlarge)
The Export Club provides exporters with an opportunity to share
experiences, non-competitive information and network in a friendly,
informal setting. The meeting also provides an opportunity to find
out more about ABHI's international activities.
Please see the Agenda for a list of speakers. Agenda is correct
as of 17.04.07, but timings may be subject to change prior to the
event.
Please note: Yvonne Dale, the British Embassy
in Washington's UK Liaison Officer, was scheduled to speak at this
event. However, she is now not able to do so. Yvonne will, instead,
be available to meet with companies the following week
3. Who will be exhibiting in the ABHI
Pavilion at Medica 2007?
Please see: Medica Listing
- Note: ABHI Hall number likely to be no. 16, but yet to be
confirmed
- Stand numbers not yet available; They will feature in this
e-newswire, together with a hall plan, once agreed
- All amendments/additions to be e-mailed to theresa.ashford@abhi.org.uk
Company Literature Display at Medica 2007:
Flyer designed & produced by Claire
Baker
If exhibiting at Medica, please be aware that UKTI are looking
to finance a networking reception. Medica '07
Exhibitors: Your input is required. Please e-mail
exhibitions@abhi.org.uk
indicating your preference as to the following groups being
financed to attend/participate:
Groups from:
- India/China
- Saudi Arabia
- Cuba
Deadline for comment is: Friday, 18th May, 2007
* All information correct as at 5.00 on
30.04.07
 4. Arab Health
Space is almost sold out on ABHI's Pavilion at Arab
Health
Flyer designed & produced by Claire
Baker
Arab Health is a key event in the
international calendar and continues to grow in importance. For
many companies, the event is a key first step in expanding into the
Middle East and beyond.
John Wilkinson
Director General, ABHI
Arab Health is a fantastic platform for the
creation of new business partnerships, and over the past five years
of exhibiting there, Downs has met and appointed several new
distributors throughout the Middle East in areas such as Egypt,
UAE, Libya, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait.
Steve Spurgin
International Business Manager, Downs Surgical
Pictures taken at Arab Health '07 (click to
enlarge)
Sign up to join the ABHI Pavilion
NOW!
To book your stand in the UK Pavilion, download your
Application Form from ABHI's website on the Arab Health homepage in
its Exhibitions area:
www.abhi.org.uk/events/exhibitions/ArabHealth2008.aspx
5. REHACARE 2007
STILL PLACES AVAILABLE AT REHACARE:
Click here to see a copy of the Application Form
for participation in the official British Pavilion at Rehacare
2007 and here for the Exhibitors Terms Conditions.
The Pavilion is being organised by Charlotte Bowden of Medilink
Yorkshire & Humber.
Stand space will be allocated in strict order of receipt of
completed application forms together with the relevant deposit.
Charlotte's contact details are as below:
Ms. Charlotte Bowden
Healthcare Technologies Sector Specialist
UK Trade and Investment - Yorkshire and The Humber
Medilink Yorkshire & Humber
301 Glossop Road
Sheffield S10 2HL
Tel: 0114 222 7453
Fax: 0114 273 0058
E-Mail: c.bowden@medilink.co.uk
Web: www.medilink.co.uk
6. ASEAN Markets Briefing including
HOSPIMedica Thailand
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The 7m diameter clock/sundial is the largest near
the Equator. It was made as a symbol and inspiration for the new
town of Batu Kawan in Pulau, Pinang opposite Penang.
The lower section of the ring acts as a sundial
telling time by day and the upper section is a clock recording time
through LEDS by night. The feature was unveiled by the Prime
Minister of Malaysia at the launch of the new town.
image courtesy of www.brookbrae.com |
ABHI will be holding an ASEAN Markets Briefing
/ Working Lunch at its offices on Monday, 14 May.
See: Complete and return Flyer to attend the
Briefing.
Flyer designed & produced by Claire Baker
Please note the briefing will cover HOSPIMedica Thailand, but
will also include the Asian markets generally.
* Please also note the change of time for all those already
signed up to attend.
Flyer designed & produced by Claire
Baker
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For more in-depth information see:
www.espicom.com
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Capital |
2006
Population
(millions) |
% GDP
spent on
Healthcare |
No. of
Hospital Beds |
Major Causes of
Death |
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Thailand |
Bangkok |
66.0 |
3.3 |
138,600 |
HIV/AIDS 14.0%
Cancer 12.9%
Cardiovascular 10.2%
Accidents/Poisoning 9.3% |
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Singapore |
Singapore City |
4.3 |
3.9 |
14,700 |
Cancer 27.1%
Cardiovascular 32.8%
Pneumonia 14.1% |
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Indonesia |
Jakarta |
245.5 |
3.2 |
112,640 |
Cardiovascular 24%
Tuberculosis 8% |
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Malaysia |
Kuala Lumpur |
26.2 |
3.8 |
47,178 |
Cardiovascular 27.8%
External Causes 16.3%
Cancer 10.4% |
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Philippines |
Manila |
91.1 |
3.5 |
81,900 |
Cardiovascular 27.9%
Cancer 9.8%
Pneumonia 8.6% |
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Vietnam |
Hanoi |
84.9 |
5.1 |
135,400 |
Cardiovascular 24%
Chronic Obstructive
Pulmonary Disease 8% |
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Thailand
Opportunities and Challenges
ABHI members can save 20% on ASEAN country
market reports: Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand,
Singapore, Vietnam - www.espicom.com/abhithai
7. Meet with Yvonne Dale, World Bank
Liaison Representative 29.05.07
As the Global Development Liaison Officer for UKTI, Washington
DC, Yvonne Dale interacts with the World Bank Group and the
Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), both headquartered in
Washington DC.
The World Bank Group is one of the world's largest sources of
development assistance. The financial support provided by the World
Bank to developing countries rose to US$22.3 billion in FY 2005; of
this US$2.12 billion was committed to the Health Sector for
developing countries globally.
Link: World Bank Health, Nutrition and Population (HNP)
website.
The IDB, the oldest, regional multi-lateral development bank, is
the largest source of development finance for Latin America and the
Caribbean. It has 47 member countries (26 borrowing and 21
non-borrowing - including the UK). In FY 2006 the IDB lent
approximately US$6 billion and provided technical assistance grants
of US$104 million.
Link: Inter-American Development Bank Health
website.
See: Complete and return Flyer to book a
meeting.
Please see World Bank Business Opportunity featured in the
Business Opportunity listings below:
Business Opportunities
Click on the above to see the full
listings.
8. Request for company case studies to
support ABHI research
The ABHI and Advamed (ABHI's US equivalent) have just started a
joint public affairs / lobbying project, with the assistance of the
public affairs consultancy Bell Pottinger Public Affairs
(BPPA).
The aim of the work is to improve the image of our industry,
from one that is seen as a cost to one seen as part of the solution
to financial pressure for the NHS.
We are hoping to illustrate the value of our industry to the UK
and the NHS through the use of case studies. When contacting these
targets in the past, we have frequently been asked for examples. It
is crucial, therefore, that these case studies reinforce the
problems faced by the industry in the UK.
Below are the broad categories for which we are seeking case
studies. The list is not exhaustive and if you could provide a case
study for an area not outlined below, we would still be grateful to
hear from you:
- UK company moved to the US
- UK company relying on export to grow
- US company not launched product in the UK, or launched much
later than elsewhere because market is so difficult
- Other company not launched product in the UK, or launched much
later than elsewhere because market so difficult
- Multinational experiencing problems in the UK
- Highly innovative UK SME
- UK company launched innovative product abroad first
- UK company selling highly innovative product in India / China
that is not yet available in the UK
- UK company investing in the UK, although relying on exports to
survive
Ideally, your company would be named in the case study. However
this is not essential, and your company can remain anomymous if you
prefer.
Please respond to: daniel.jones@abhi.org.uk /
020 7960 4377
(Article has already appeared in
'Primed')
9. Small medical technology companies
seeing fall in revenue from weak UK market
A new survey of small to medium-sized businesses (SME) in the
medical device sector has confirmed fears that UK sales are
sluggish in comparison with their export activity.
The ABHI/Ernst & Young SME Business Trends survey reflected
the results of a similar survey of large companies in 2006 in
showing a UK sales growth of only 2.2% compared to export growth of
10% from 2005-2006. This resulted in a fall in UK revenues as
a percentage of total revenues from 66.9% to 65.2%.
These results raise concerns over the continued appetite or
ability of medical device manufacturers to continue to invest in
the UK market, and actually suggest that investment is already
moving elsewhere.
The ABHI/Ernst & Young SME Business Trends Survey can be
viewed here:
(Article has already appeared in
'Primed')
In June ABHI will be undertaking a larger more in-depth survey
in conjunction with Ernst & Young. The aim of the survey will
be to look in more detail at the impact of the changes to
procurement policy on the industry.
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MEA TRADE MISSION TO OMAN & ABU DHABI
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CT Groups are delighted to have been appointed by the Middle
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It will be an ideal platform for companies new to this market to
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