Technology will play a significant role in healthcare industry across the globe, more so in India where it’s still in its nascent stage. CII MEDI Tech Summit 2009 on Leveraging Technology For Transforming Standards of Care threw the light on this where dignitaries from various walks of healthcare industry graced the event.

Giving a brief insight on the occasion, Dr Laxman Prasad, Advisor – Technology Development Department of Science & Technology, Government of India, said, “Our case is peculiar, in the sense, 26% population is below poverty line and many don’t get even the basic amenities of life. With this scenario, we must move ahead together to enhance the entire healthcare industry. For each rupee 1 spent by the government, we propose the industry to spend 1.5 rupees to develop and strengthen this line.”

Echoing his sentiments, Sangita Reddy, Executive Director – Operations, Apollo Group of Hospitals, said, “We are determined to use this powerful medium and leverage technology for effective healthcare. It is a subject which is being talked about not only by the patients or the affected lot like their relatives but it has also become a boardroom debate now. It is the key to the future of our country.” While Mr Anand Rangachary, Managing Director, Frost & Sulivan – South Asia and Middle East seconded this opinion. Thinking more in terms of targeting the mass instead of just the class, he said, “Innovation has to come in terms of technology and its availability. Creating awareness in remotest areas is another must.”

Mr A Vaidheesh, Chairman – CII MEDI Tech Summit 2009 & Managing Director Johnson & Johnson Medical, India observed, “Though India is catching up rapidly and has been improving on the healthcare, countries like Japan and China are way ahead in this. According to a report, healthcare is a USD 35 billion industry in India and is expected to reach over USD 75 billion by 2012 and USD 150 billion in another five years after that. This means that currently it is at around 5% of India’s GDP.” Since technology is weaved-in in everybody’s daily life, leveraging and focusing it to the healthcare industry has now become even more significant. Conveying this thought Mr Vaidheesh expressed the purpose of the summit with an ideal remark. “If you follow the normal way, it’s going to take a long time to reach the desired level. However, the need today is for disruptive innovative technologies to leap frog to the next level. Interplay of various components in this system including complex financial system attached to it and how will they play the significant role in today’s world, is the key to get there faster,” he said.

Looking at the bright future on how to leverage the technology for transforming standards of care and replying to Dr Laxman Prasad’s comments, Mr Vaidheesh rounded up the summit on a high note saying, “I welcome the government’s stand. It is very insightful. It is good to know that so much work is being done by the Government of India in science and technology and I welcome its move.”

Post the dignitaries’ insightful information and views, CEOs from various institutions came together for an interactive roundtable to chart out a roadmap and how best this could be implemented with the most efficient and effective way. Apart from Mr Vaidheesh and Sangita Reddy, Mr Ajay Pitre, Vice Chairman, CII Medical Equipment Division (MLED) and Managing Director, Sushrut Surgicals Pvt. Ltd., Anjan Bose, Senior Director & Business Head – Philips Healthcare India, Philips Electronics India Ltd., Anand Rangachary, Managing Director, Frost & Sulivan – South Asia and Middle East, Dr Samuel Mathew Kalarickal, Director – Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratories, Apollo Hospital Enterprises Ltd. and Dr Vikram Jit Singh Chhatwal, Chief Executive Officer, Reliance Health Ventures Ltd. graced the brainstorming session. All the panellists came to a conclusion: To reach up to the grass-root level in rural areas with innovation in technology and spread more awareness in local people to avail them of the best possible medical care. Everybody unanimously agreed that with changing times and updated technologies, it is a must to chart out a course to zero-in on right medication with the right technology and innovative machines.

Messe Düsseldorf Asia’s biennial medical showcase for Thailand returns in 2009 as MEDICAL FAIR THAILAND which will focus on regional medical and health care market.

Some 250 exhibiting companies from more than 20 countries including national groups and pavilions from Austria, Belgium, China, Germany, India, Korea, Singapore, Taiwan and United Kingdom will showcase the latest medical and health care innovations to an expected turnout of 5,000 trade visitors and buyers, according to a press release issued by the organizers.

Having drawn more than 10,000 visitors from nearly 60 countries since its launch in 2003, the exhibition’s objective is to bring global and the most advanced medical care technologies, products, solutions and services to Southeast Asia’s medical and health care industry.

The impact of changing demographics, waning fertility rates and a rapidly aging global population demands a need for improved healthcare. The recent years have also seen an increase in the number of public and private hospitals, a trend that will further boost the medical equipment and supplies market by 30 percent to a value of approximately US$ 43 billion by 2010.

In the face of growing challenges, MEDICAL FAIR THAILAND is an important opportunity for healthcare providers, medical suppliers, industry professionals, government bodies, hospital administrators, doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals to assess the healthcare situation.
To further ensure that all exhibiting companies and trade visitors benefit from MEDICAL FAIR THAILAND, a Business Matching Service is available. This specialised service allows trade visitors to meet the suppliers that match their buying needs before and during the exhibition. Exhibitors can also take advantage of the Business Matching Service to meet target customers and reach potential buyers, distributors and business partners.

MEDICAL FAIR THAILAND 2009 is supported by the Ministry of Public Health; Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau, MEDICA, the global trade fair for out-patient and in-patient care and REHACare International, a specialised trade fair for those with special needs and requiring special care.

Q-MEDEC 2009 - International Medical Exhibition & Congress is the first and biggest medical show to be held in Doha, Qatar and will truly offer something for everyone involved in Healthcare today - said the organisers.

Q-MEDEC will fill 15,000 Sq. meters of exhibition and conference space with 10,000 Sq. meters secured for the exhibition. Exhibitors can expect to find arrangements in line with international standards of quality and expertise.

Not only will there be twelve tracks, covering almost all aspects of medicine, but also hosting a major exhibition with around 500 health-related exhibitors! In addition, each track is offering a variety of workshops and courses to give you even more reasons to come and visit us

Visitors are projected to be exceed 13,000, providing exhibitors with the wealth of opportunity to promote their products & services to Qatari arena and at the same time also gaining regional and international notice.

Qatar serves the world pioneering technology-based companies and established home to a world class academic with the government commitment to sports and health development and a healthy population is the equal of any country.

For full details contact:
Ms. Priyanka Kapur - Sales Manager, Qatar Expo, P.O. Box 8019, Doha, State of Qatar. Tel.: +974-4650211, +974-6723235, Fax: +974-4659214. Email: priyanka.kapur@qatar-expo.com ; Website: www.qatar-expo.com and/or www.q-medec.com

An exhibition that has been designed to crystallize, promote and advance the imperative needs of new and innovative products and up-to-date specimen of medical equipments and pharmaceuticals in military arena from all over the world. This biennial event will be strategically positioned as a platform for new ideas and exploration of new products and services related to military medicine. About 80 international exhibitors who are leading industry players are expected to showcase their new State-Of-The-Art Technologies and Services in military medicine.

World Military Medicine Expo promises a memorable event for both exhibitors and visitors. The organisers say that they are expecting a large turnout of visitors and participation at this year's exhibition, which promises to be more exciting and informative.

The Congress will see a gathering of military medicine personnel from all over the world, and international exhibitors who are the leading industry players showcasing their latest technologies, equipments and services in military medicine and related fields.

The 38th WCMM 2009 provides an important platform for participants to meet in a condusive atmosphere where it has been proven to be an effective catalyst in promoting new partnerships and strengthening existing ones for mutual benefits.

World Military Medicine Expo promises a memorable event for both exhibitors and visitors. We are expecting a large turnout of visitors and participation at this year's exhibition, which promises to be more exciting and informative.

For more information contact: Siti Aishah Binti Redzuan Lu - Project Executive, PROTEMP Exhibitions Sdn. Bhd. (An ISO 9001:2000 Certified Company), 38-3, Jalan PJU 5/9, Dataran Sunway, Kota Damansara, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia. Tel.: (603) 6140 6666 Extn.: 1041, Fax : (603) 6140 8833, E-mail: aishah@protempgroup.com ; Website: www.ProtempGroup.com

IDEM-Singapore which happened in Singapore in 2008 is happening in India named as IDEM India 2009 - International Exhibition for dental technology and dentistry and is being organized by Koelnmesse GmbH, Germany with its Indian subsidiary, Koelnmesse YA Tradefair Pvt. Ltd. during October 23-25, 2009 at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, India. IDEM India will bring exhibitors from all over the world together with the Indian dental industry.

The concept for this new event is based on a number of fundamental elements, these being an exhibition plus accompanying workshops and meetings, similar to the IDEM Singapore, which has been running successfully since 2000.

Keeping in view the market response and developments taking place in the dental industry in the Indian sub-continent in general and Indian dental industry in particular, IDEM India 2009 will be an ideal platform to bring together the suppliers to the dental industry as well as the dental professionals under one roof. We are happy to inform you this exhibition is receiving very good participation response from India and abroad including group participation from USA, Switzerland, Germany, Singapore, Netherlands, Taiwan and China.

For more details contact: Koelnmesse YA TradeFair Pvt. Ltd., B 501-502, KEMP Plaza, Mind Space, Off Link Road, Chincholi Bunder, Malad (West), Mumbai-400064, India. Ph.: +91-22-42107811, +91-9920318318, Fax: +91-22-40034433. E-mail: s.bansode@koelnmesse-india.com (Suhas S Bansode - Asst. Project Manager). URL: www.koelnmesse-india.com and/or www.idem-india.com

Meditec Clinika 2010: An international trade fair for medical equipment and technology will be held at Chennai Trade Center, Chennai, India.

Meditec Clinika 2008: 132 Exhibitors from India, USA, Germany, Taiwan and Pakistan showcased a comprehensive range of world class products to over 2500 serious business visitors from India, UK, Canada, Malaysia, Taiwan, Srilanka, Nigeria and Pakistan. The profile of the visitors was what distinguished Meditec Clinika from other medical fairs. The visitors comprised Doctors, Hospital technicians, Managers & HODs, Nursing Homes, Healthcare Services, Medical Professionals, Diagnostic centers, Trade Dealers and distributors, manufacturing executives etc.

For more details contact: Ms. Yogita Panchal - Sr. Project Coordinator, Orbitz Exhibition Pvt. Ltd., 202, Navyug Industrial Estate, T. J Road, Sewri (W), Mumbai-15, India. Tel.: +91-22-24197420, +91-9322208501. E-mail: info@meditec-clinika.com ; Website : www.meditec-clinika.com