1. Editor's Comment:

MEDICA 18-21 November 2009; Lord Darzi tour:
ABHI has, once again, exhibited at Medica in Dusseldorf, where it took its largest ever UK pavilion.   (Please see Medica celebrates successful anniversary piece in Section 2 below).

ABHI Conference:
Back in the UK, ABHI's UK Market Conference on 24 November brought together the key players and influencers for our sector in the UK market environment.  To view a report please visit- ABHI UK Market Conference

For those who would like get to know more about ABHI's activities, both UK and international, please note our New / Potential Members' Introduction Day, as outlined below:

ABHI New/ Potential Members' Introduction Day, 17 February 2010:
ABHI is keen to help companies get the most out of their membership. In order to get to know new and potential members and help them get to know us, the ABHI will be repeating its 'Member Introduction Day'. This day will help members learn about the structure of the Association and how they can work with us and make full use of the services available. To register your attendance.

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2. International / Industry News and Notifications:

MEDICA celebrates successful anniversary - Companies present a sparkling array of product innovations plus tailor-made services:
The specialists from hospitals and doctors’ surgeries obviously did not want to miss out on the 40th anniversary of MEDICA. Over the four days of the event this, the world’s largest medical trade fair (from 18 to 21 November 2009), registered almost 138,000 trade visitors from over 100 countries (previous year: 137,000 visitors). Final report Medica 2009
(Source: www.medica,de. 21.11.09)

Cancer centre to boost UAE health care:
A cutting edge diagnostic facility in Al Ain is the UAE’s latest weapon in the battle against cancer and shows what can be done when the public sector uses its resources in conjunction with business to improve health care just as demand is forecast to grow. More
(Source: The National.11.2009)

WHO to send 200 million doses of H1N1 vaccine to developing countries:
The World Health Organization (WHO) plans to send 200 million doses of vaccine for the H1N1 influenza virus to about 100 developing countries. More
(Source: Qatar News Agency, 24.11.2009)

World Trade Organisation Notifications:
Agency responsible: Standardisation Administration of China (SAC)
Notifications regarding Protective Masks for Medical Usage dated 19 November.
Agency responsible: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) / USA
Notifications regarding: Total Inward Leakage Requirements for Respirators.

Also see: Newsletter HK and Asia Regulatory

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3. News from FCO; Market Updates from Commercial Officers:

ABHI has requested Commercial Officers from Spain, Saudi Arabia, Russia and Japan to provide up-to-date 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.


SPAIN: 'NEW':
Since joining the European Community in 1986, Spain has risen to become the United Kingdom's 7th export market. More

SAUDI ARABIA:
Over the coming years, Saudi Arabia is likely to experience a sharp increase in its healthcare needs. More

RUSSIA:
In Russia the healthcare system mostly relies on public funding. Spending is increasing (88,4 billion rubles was allocated from the Federal budget for 2008).

• Snapshot Review; Russian Medical & Healthcare
• UKTI Russia RD Team
• Russian Certification Consultants

JAPAN:
Japan is the world third largest market for medical devices after the US and EU. More ...

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4. This Issue's Feature; Business Expansion Abroad

Hilton Hotel, Al Ain, UAE Rotating globe - one revolution every 24 hours so local time in any part of the world can be seen at a glance. image courtesy of www.brookbrae.com

The world, as they say, is a global village today, and, with globalisation, the traditional boundaries that divided countries and economies have disappeared. As in other walks of life, this change is transforming the business world as well. Businesses across the globe, whether big or small, wish to benefit from this globalisation, and are looking to expand business abroad. Ease of communication, availability of information and bodies such as ABHI are helping companies to expand and market their products abroad making this process easier and simpler than ever before. More.

The writer:
Dr Shahid Raza
Managing Director
Healthcare Dimensions
Middlesex, United Kingdom

Mob: +44-07786-115-686 / Landline:+44-208-8400-7888 / e-mail: sraza@blueyonder.co.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. Click here for a number of opportunities covering both requirements, as well as employment prospects.

New Business Opportunities in this issue includes opportunities from Medica as well as a Tender opportunity for anti-food and mouth disease vaccines for Uruguay.  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:

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 in January. It has become a global show and for many companies the event to attend in the annual exhibition calendar. More

ARAB HEALTH Literature Opportunity: There is now an opportunity for companies to display company literature and take pods at Arab Health. Interested? Please e-mail: exhibitions@abhi.org.uk

The government offers grant assistance to help UK companies participate in exhibitions through their Trade Show Access Programme (TAP). How to apply for a TAP Grant - For all exhibition enquiries e-mail: exhibitions@abhi.org.uk

ABHI's Export Club Update:
ABHI’s Export Club provides exporters with an opportunity to share experiences and gain market information. The format for ABHI's Export Clubs includes a series of interactive case studies and industry expert sessions, whilst offering an informal setting in which to network.

10 December 2009; Arab Health; The Middle East/Libya
December's Export Club will focus on the Middle East, with a particular emphasis on Arab Health. The Middle East healthcare business is expected to be worth $60 billion by 2025 as the need for investment in services and facilities increases. It is the only region in the world that faces such a rapid increase in demand and this growth is creating a number of new opportunities for key stakeholders in the sector. Given the forthcoming mission, organised by the Libyan British Business Council, being held in February, a focus will especially be given to the Libyan market.  The forthcoming Libyan Mission is covered in Section 8 below.

• Who will be attending this event thus far.
• ABHI’s full Events Listing 2009

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7. UK Government Updates:

BBE - the Business Exchange for the Life Sciences
Wednesday 9 December 2009
BIS Conference Centre, 1 Victoria Street, London, SW1

UKTI will again be running its popular International Business Development and Partnering event in London to coincide with the Genesis Conference taking place 10-11 December.

The event will provide companies with an opportunity to meet with both UK and international companies and learn about new initiatives in the UK Life Sciences sector.  BBE Flyer

Italy - International Healthcare Trade Show, May 2010:
Eposanità is the most important trade fair in Italy dedicated to the healthcare sector with nearly 30,000 visitors from 68 countries and 52,000 sq.m. of exhibiting area, it is Europe’s largest fair it the sector after Medica. The 2010 edition will be the 17th organised so far on a biannual basis in Bologna’s international fair district. Attention will be focused on the UK this year as it has been appointed guest country. UKTI Italy has therefore partnered with Senaf, the show organisers, in order to support and promote UK companies and their excellence.

Join the exclusive area dedicated to the UK at a special price:
Visit Here for more information.

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8. Other Associated International Activities:

Healthcare Trade Mission to Libya, 14-17 February 2010:

The Libyan British Business Council (LBBC) is taking a delegation of UK business leaders to Tripoli to explore the bilateral trade and investment opportunities in Libya's developing healthcare sector. This is an opportunity for UK companies to meet and network with high-level representatives from Libya's healthcare industry.

 Libya Opportunity
Libya Draft Programme

For further information contact John Parr or Pauline Graham at events@lbbc.org.uk

Patron: HRH The Duke of York KG KCVO

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