Editor's Comment:
Space on the UK pavilion at Arab Health NOW ON SALE:
24-27 January 2011, Dubai
www.arabhealthonline.com
Arab Health is the largest healthcare exhibition in the Middle East, and now one of the largest in the world.
Space on the UK pavilion at Arab health went on sale last week, 50% of which has already been sold. This is indicative of Arab Health's increasing popularity.
The show provides a platform for the world's leading manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors to meet the medical and scientific community in the Middle East, and beyond.
Arab Health is a key event in ABHI's international calendar. 2010 saw ABHI taking its largest ever pavilion at the show. Companies interested in the Middle East realise the importance of having a presence there, and for many newcomers to the market it is a first step to selling in the region.
Paul Benton
Director - International & Commercial
ABHI
Over 2,600 exhibitors from 141 countries and 66,000 visitors attended the four- day event in Dubai this year. Please complete an Arab Health Application Form and duly return it to ABHI, if you have not already done so.
Medica, 17-20 November 2010, Dusseldorf:
Space at ABHI's other core international show, Medica, is now almost sold out.
WHO WILL BE EXHIBITING AT MEDICA 2010 ON THE ABHI PAVILION
MEDICA Application Form
Finally, please find listed below in the ABHI Exhibitions and International Events section details of two other ABHI events, namely its Inaugural International Conference (13 May) and its first summer conference and dinner (17 June).
The section also features a complete listing of all ABHI's forthcoming conferences and other events.
Theresa.
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International News:
Hartmann Group posts US$2 billion turnover in 2009:
The Hartmann Group, a multinational company which operates in the field of medical and hygiene products and is established in the Dubai Airport Freezone, has posted a turnover of Dh7.55 billion (US$2.05 billion) turnover in 2009. More
[Source: Trade Arabia News Service, Thursday, March 25, 2010]
Saudi Healthcare’s drastically changed balance is still elusive:
Saudi Arabia’s health care sector has seen a dramatic change in recent years. With the introduction of compulsory health insurance for expatriates working in the private sector, the business landscape has shifted for pharmaceutical companies, insurers and health care providers, all of whom are still looking for long-term balance in the market. More
[Source: A1SaudiArabia.com, April 2010]
GE Healthcare, Ascom collaborate to launch wireless hospital-wide messaging system:
GE Healthcare and Ascom Wireless Solutions today released plans to launch a wireless hospital-wide messaging system, to improve workflow and communication for healthcare providers. More
[Source: GE Healthcare and Ascom Wireless Solutions, 27 April 2010]
Lexum European Eye Clinic launches iPLATO Patient Care Messaging:
Prague, 26 April 2010 - Lexum European Eye Clinic, a network of private ophthalmology clinics in the Czech Republic, announced today that its patients in Prague are benefiting from receiving appointment reminders via text message.
Lexum European Eye Clinic is the first user of iPLATO Patient Care Messaging in the Czech Republic More
[Source: iPLATO's Press Release, 26 April 2010, http://www.iplato.net/]
Technical Barriers to Trade Notification
as notified by the World Trade Organisation
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News from FCO; Market Updates from Commercial Officers:
ABHI has requested UKTI Commercial Officers from Denmark, Finland, Kuwait and Russia to provide up-to-date reports of activities and opportunities within their respective markets.
DENMARK:
The Danish Healthcare Sector
Overview of the purchasing structure
In 2006, the Danish Government adopted a reform on local and regional government. The reform shaped a new territorial structure for the Danish healthcare sectors, which meant that 14 counties were abolished, and five regions were established. The five regions’ main area of responsibility is the administration and development of each region’s public hospitals and institutions within the social care area. More
FINLAND:
After World War II and the public health crisis of the 1960s, the Finnish healthcare system recreated itself and is now widely considered one of the leading national health systems.
The Finnish system, although resembling those in other Nordic countries, is more decentralised and mixed in funding. More
KUWAIT:
Kuwait’s economy is heavily dependent on oil revenue which account for almost 50% of GDP, more than 80% of government revenue and over 90% of export earnings. The Kuwaiti government is keen on reducing the dependence on crude oil revenue, and this objective is manifested in its strategy to increase investments in downstream industries of the oil sector and also through promoting the role of the private sector and privatisation. 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).
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This Issue's Feature; PLINTH 2000 & Turkey:
 Today at Plinth2000 Ltd we find ourselves as the market leader in the UK for variable height treatment couches used in a variety of fields within the healthcare industry.
We pride ourselves in doing all aspects of our manufacturing “in house” at one of our three sites. Two of these are based here in the UK in Suffolk and the third is in Turkey. Whilst we run the Turkey unit as a separate entity to the UK manufacturing plants, all the work carried out there is to our High UK standards and all items are finished and checked in the U.K prior to dispatch to our customers. More
 The Writer:
Mr Dan Swanson
General Manager
Plinth 2000 Limited
Wetheringsett Manor
Wetheringsett
Stowmarket
Suffolk IP14 5PP
Telephone: +44 (0)1449 767887
Fax: +44 (0)1449 766122
Email: sales@plinth2000.com
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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.
You will note that some opportunities have direct contact details whereas for others it is preferable to go via the ABHI or respective Commercial Officers. If registering interest via the Association, contact information will be supplied to UK companies upon receipt of reference numbers.
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ABHI Exhibitions and International Events:
ABHI Pavilions at Overseas Exhibitions:
Medical Fair, Asia
Singapore
15-17 September 2010
Registration of interest Form
MEDICA, Dusseldorf,
17-20 November 2010
Almost 90% of space sold.
Medica Application Form
ARAB HEALTH, Dubai
24-27 January 2011
Over 50% of space sold.
Arab Health Application Form
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.
Podcast: To request a podcast of the last ABHI Export Club focusing on Saudi Arabia and Turkey, please e-mail: theresa.ashford@abhi.org.uk
Calendar of Export Clubs and other conferences 2010:
- 13 May - ABHI's International Conference, London
- 10 June - North America incl. ADVAMED/FDA
- 17 June - ABHI Annual Conference & Dinner;
Post Election - Big Changes in the Healthcare Landscape: what does this mean for Planning your Business?
Venue: The Waldorf Hilton, London WC2
- 8 July - South America Post Hospitalar Export Club
- 16 September - Japan & S. E. Asia Export Club
- 21 October - Medica/Europe
- 9 December - Arab Health / The Middle East / North Africa Export Club
For early registrations of interest in attending any of the above-listed Export Clubs, please e-mail: conferences@abhi.org.uk
Full Events Listing 2010
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UK Government Updates:
 SAVE THE DATE FOR IBIZ 2010:
6 – 7 October, 2010
IBIZ 2010 will showcase UK Life Science innovation to an international audience, presenting new business opportunities and demonstrating the latest developments in medtech and biotech.
The event will include: International Opportunities, a Seminar Programme, Exhibitor Showcase and Investor Pitches. More.
Also see: www.healthcareinnovationexpo.com
Other Associated International Activities:
Patron: HRH The Duke of York KG KCVO
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