1. Editor's Comment:
The main news from ABHI's International department is that space at our two core international exhibitions, namely Medica and Arab Health, is selling fast. We will, when fully sold out, be compiling waiting lists for both events, so do keep the completed Application Forms coming in. To apply to join us on an ABHI pavilion see Section 6.
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Also covered in Section 6 is the first exposure of the Directory of who will be exhibiting on the ABHI Pavilion at Medica 2009. ABHI will also be featuring its Medica exhibitors on a Medica.dot.com webpage on its website. Please register your interest for inclusion in this dot.com below. In addition, there is a Registration Form below for those wishing to have company literature displayed at Medica.
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The next issue of this e-newsletter will include Medica updates, as well as featuring some of the activities we will be organising for Arab Health.
Theresa
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2. International Business News and Notifications:
Iraqi doctors arrive to learn hi-tech techniques
A delegation of doctors from war-torn Iraq has arrived in Birmingham to learn hi-tech techniques from city medics that could save more lives in their home country. More
(Source: 09/06/2009 11:22 Birmingham Mail Department of Health)
Mass Life Sciences goes international at BIO 2009, Israel
Luis Miguel Barros, Senior Vice President for Investments and Industry Development, on why Massachusetts is a destination spot on the worldwide life science scene. More
(Source: May 20, 2009 MassDevice) |
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WHO declares Global Flu Pandemic
The World Health Organisation declared a global influenza pandemic yesterday, the first in more than 40 years, after weeks of delay for fear of causing unnecessary public alarm. More
(Source: 12/06/2009 12:34 Financial Times FT Health News)
South Africa: HIV/Aids Epidemic Has Stabilised
Cape Town — A survey by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) has revealed that South Africa's HIV/AIDS epidemic has stabilised and there are signs of a declining prevalence among children and teenagers. More
(Source: 10/06/2 009 15:05 All Africa)
Company/Firm News:
Simmons & Simmons recruits Dutch IP team
Simmons & Simmons has appointed partner Bas Berghuis van Woortman and senior associate and registered patent attorney András Kupecz to its leading intellectual property group.
(Source: Simmons & Simmons Life Sciences Newsletter - June/July 2009 - Issue 61 - lifesciences@simmons-simmons.com)
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3. News from FCO; Market Updates from Commercial Officers:
ABHI has requested Commercial Officers from Singapore, Germany, Colombia, and India to provide up-to-reports of activities and opportunities within their respective markets.
UKTI Commercial Officers are based in overseas commercial posts. ABHI liaises with, and seeks guidance from, the Commercial Officers specifically responsible for healthcare. The information provided especially in terms of local market knowledge is found to be highly relevant and invaluable.
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SINGAPORE:
PREPARING FOR THE HEALTHCARE NEEDS OF AN AGEING POPULATION
As Singapore heads towards a trebling of its aged population, from the current 300,000 aged over 65 years, to 900,000 in 2030, the Ministry of Health continues to ramp up efforts to provide suitable infrastructure in the form of Intermediate and Long-Term Care (ILTC) – which includes community hospitals, nursing homes, hospices and home care. More ...
Also see: Third Medical School
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Valsa Panicker
Senior Commercial Officer responsible for Healthcare, Singapore
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GERMANY:
The German market for healthcare products is the largest in Europe and the third largest in the world. More ...
COLOMBIA:
Health standards in Colombia have improved greatly since the 1980s. The 1993 reform transformed the structure of public health-care funding by shifting the burden of subsidy from providers to users. More ...
INDIA:
The key areas of opportunity within the Indian Healthcare are:
Medical Infrastructure, Telemedicine, Medical Equipment, Training & Education More...
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4. This Issue's Feature; Trading in the Global Marketplace
– How BERR can help
The Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR) can provide a range of assistance to UK firms to help them overcome problems when trading in the EU or globally. Business Links provides a single point-of -access for Government guidance and support that is available to guide business through the complexities of international trade, including services available from UK Trade and Investment (UKTI). For more information see:
www.businesslink.gov.uk/internationaltrade
Information Booklet
For hard copies, please contact ruchi.nanda@berr.gsi.gov.uk.
UKTI associates who have produced this booklet would value feedback as to its usefulness and as to whether you were aware of the services available from the Europe, International Trade and Development directorate. Please forward any comments to Ruchi Nanda at ruchi.nanda@berr.gsi.gov.uk.
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5. International Business Opportunities:
Are you a UK healthcare company looking to expand your product range, or one seeking distribution overseas?
ABHI maintains an on-going listing of business opportunities in the healthcare sphere world-wide.
New opportunities within this issue includes leads from Saudi Arabia, the USA and China.
You will note that some opportunities 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.
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6. ABHI Exhibitions and International Events:
ABHI Pavilions at Overseas Exhibitions:
HOSPIMedica, Bangkok, 16 - 18 September 2009:
ABHI is, once again, the proud organisers of the UK pavilion, and this year it is held in the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre in Bangkok, Thailand. The 2008 exhibition was a great success for many of the exhibitors in the UK pavilion. HOSPIMedica Asia
Registrations of interest for HOSPIMedica Asia should be e-mailed to: Exhibitions@abhi.org.uk
Who will be exhibiting on the ABHI pavilion at Medica '09
Please note this hyperlink will automatically up-date on Thursday, 18 June 2009
To feature on the ABHIatMedicadotcom: Click Here to see the ABHI's dot.com featuring UK companies at Arab Health '09. The ABHIatMedicadotcom will follow a similar format. The cost for inclusion of a company logo together with a short company write-up will be £60 + v.a.t for members, and £120 + v.a.t. for non-members. Please register your interest to theresa.ashford@abhi.org.uk.
 Arab Health, Dubai, 25 -28 January 2010:
Arab Health is the largest and most prestigious healthcare event in the Middle East. Over 2,500 exhibitors attend from over 65 countries, and over 50,000 visitors descend on Dubai for the four-day exhibition.
Arab Health
If you wish to exhibit at Medica '09 or Arab Health '10, please log onto ABHI Exhibitions, clicking onto Medica and Arab Health, respectively
For all exhibition enquiries e-mail: exhibitions@abhi.org.uk
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ABHI's Export Clubs:
9 July 2009, Focus on Australia / New Zealand:
Chairman: Peter Murray, S. Murray & Co. Ltd
Speakers: Brian Zealey, Sidhil Ltd; Alan Sheridan, A. Algeo Ltd
Australia represents a large and highly advanced medical device market. The country has a large number of medical device manufacturers, although these tend to be relatively small and concentrate on niche markets.
New Zealand represents a small but highly developed market for medical equipment. The country has a well-developed health infrastructure, and facilities are of a generally high standard. The best access to the market is through the appointment of a local agent.
Register to attend this event
17 September 2009, Focus on Israel:
Chairman: Tony Brown, The Nexus Group
The Israeli medical device market is the largest in the Middle East and is valued at an estimated US$885 million in 2008. Imports represent much of the market, which is dominated by ‘high-end’ products such as electromedical and X-ray equipment. Will include a live video link with the British Embassy, Tel Aviv.
Register to attend this event
All write-ups extracted from Espicom Business Intelligence. www.espicom.com
ABHI’s full Events Listing 2009
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7. UK Government Updates:
UK Healthcare Technologies Mission to ADVAMED, Washington DC
12 -14 October 2009 CALL FOR "EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST":
Building on the success of the 2008 healthcare mission to the USA, UK Trade &
Investment, ABHI and regional Medilinks are seeking companies with leading edge medical technologies to participate in a mission to Advamed 2009 – the premier medical technology, business development, policy forum and capital formation event in North America. www.advamed2009.com
This mission will showcase UK excellence in medical technology and elevate the visibility of British companies in the US market. Flyer
An opportunity to meet with Sandra Coggins, Commercial Officer, Buenos Aires
Venue: UKTI, London* - 2-3 July, also 17 July 2009
Sandra Coggins from the British Embassy Buenos Aires who covers the Life Sciences sector will be in the UK on 2-3 July and also 17 July. Sandra would like to meet with companies who have an interest in South America.
To make an appointment to meet Sandra please contact: robert.kipps@ukti.gsi.gov.uk
* Depending on location, a plant visit might also be possible.
An opportunity to meet with Julia Kay Commercial Officer, Germany
Venue: SEEDA*, Guildford, 8 July 2009
| UKTI’s Dusseldorf-based Commercial Officer with responsibility for healthcare, Julia Kay, will be hosting a clinic of one-to-one meetings for South East companies who are interested in the German Healthcare/Pharmaceuticals market.
The 45 minutes clinics are free-of- charge, and will be held in the SEEDA offices, Guildford, on July 8th.
This is an excellent opportunity to discuss opportunities in the German healthcare market, as well as the assistance that is available to UK companies looking at, or already working in, this country.
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Julia Kay
Commercial Officer responsible for Healthcare,
Dusseldorf, Germany
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Booking Information How to reach SEEDA
Also see:
* SEEDA: South East England Development Agency.
ComPaMED Stand Share Offer Supported by UKTI
November 18 – 20 2009, Messe Düsseldorf, Germany
ComPaMED is a leading international showcase for the suppliers market of high tech medical technology solutions. 2008 saw exhibitor numbers increase by over 20% and visitor numbers up to 14,000. Once again, ComPaMED proved to be a central meeting point for the entire industry, both nationally and internationally.
Conveniently situated alongside the world’s largest medical trade fair MEDICA, ComPaMED is perfectly placed for simultaneous interaction between leading manufacturers, leading suppliers, and system partners. Stand Share Offer
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8. Other Associated International Activities:
MEDICAL FAIR AUSTRALIA, Sydney Convention Centre, 4-6 May 2010
Medical Fair Australia 2010 will bring together the best in the business of hospital, diagnostic, pharmaceutical, medical and rehabilitation equipment and supplies. It will provide an excellent avenue for the medical and health care industry to come together to collaborate, spearhead and implement objectives and improved solutions to better serve the medical and healthcare needs. More
FIME (Intermed USA) 2009
12 - 14 August 2009, Miami Beach Convention Centre, USA
Savvy companies have recognised for years the need for an industry event in the United States that delivers the entire worldwide medical distribution network in one central location.
At FIME, medical industry professionals from all over the world save time and money by meeting in the same place at the same time to buy, sell, learn and network. www.fimeshow.com
Who will be exhibiting at FIME 2009
Patron: HRH The Duke of York KG KCVO
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THE MEDICAL DEVICE MARKET: GERMANY
Opportunities and Challenges
Germany is the third largest medical device market in the world. Germany accounts for around 6.0% of the total world market, ranking behind the USA and Japan. In 2008, the German medical device market is estimated at US$15.7 billion, equal to US$190 per capita.
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Major healthcare reforms were introduced in January 2004 and in July 2007. One of the aims was to reduce the average contribution rate to health insurance companies. Another was to reduce overall pharmaceutical expenditure, especially by the statutory health insurance (GKV). In both objectives, the government can claim some success. It remains to be seen whether the 2007 reforms are far-reaching enough to gain the desired results.
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