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FINAL PRESS REPORT

HOSPIMedica THAILAND Proves a Regional Winner

By the time HOSPIMedica THAILAND had concluded on September 14, some 3,800 trade visitors and industry professionals from 52 countries had passed through the doors at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok.  Approximately 80% of visitors were from the host nation, reflecting Thailand’s emergence as a global hub for medical tourism. Other origins of visitors included, Singapore, Malaysia, India and China. Noteworthy is that 1.1 million overseas patients sought medical care in Thailand in 2006 generating approximately US$1.1 billion. This sector will see a doubling of patients by 2010.

Visitors at HOSPIMedica THAILAND were also of the highest quality and relevance for exhibitors.  According to a random survey conducted by organizer Messe Düsseldorf Asia, over 60% said they would definitely or probably be buying products and services, and 45% indicating this would happen within the next six months. Furthermore, 55.7% of show visitors indicated they attended HOSPIMedica THAILAND in order to learn about new developments, highlighting the increasingly advanced needs of the healthcare industry in Thailand and the region in general.

A total of 250 exhibitors from 24 countries participated in HOSPIMedica THAILAND including eight national groups from Austria, Belgium, China, Germany, South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. During his address at the official opening of HOSPIMedica THAILAND, Messe Düsseldorf Asia Managing Director Gernot Ringling noted that the third convening of the show saw the number of exhibitors up by 40% compared with the inaugural show in 2003.

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11 SEPTEMBER 2007

Genekam Biotechnology AG launches first commercial DNA-Test worldwide to detect all pathogenic strains of bird flu H5, N1, H9 and H7

Genekam Biotechnology has now developed the first commercial DNA-Test of the world to detect dangerous types of bird flu H5, N1, H9 and H7.  These stocks lead to disease and death in both human and animals.  Especially H5 and H7 are aggressive to birds, leading to mortality and economical losses in a short time.   Read more >>>

For more info, visit Genekam Biotechnology AG at booth J07 at HOSPIMedica THAILAND 2007.




AUGUST 2007

HOSPIMedica THAILAND Showcase the Latest in Medical & Hospital Solutions and Tools

Some 250 exhibiting companies from 25 countries will offer insights into factors that are driving the changes to the medical and health care landscape.  HOSPIMedica THAILAND promises visitors a wealth of new technologies, products and solutions on show at what has developed into “the” premier event for the hospital and medical sector in Indochina region and beyond. A virtual Who’s Who of the hospital, diagnostic, pharmaceutical, medical and rehabilitation equipment and supplies segments promises to bring to the exhibition a high-tech range of offerings that will provide industry players with food for thought as they seek to differentiate and become more competitive in the dynamic healthcare sector.

Take Schumetzberger a well-known global company that specializes in pneumatic tube systems (PTS) combining state of the art technology with reliability. The system can be used in modern hospitals where capsules containing blood samples, drugs and medicine, X-ray images and documents, are delivered through a tube network with stations for transmitting and receiving. Benefits include no cost-incurring errands, staff being able to dedicate themselves to their job, and enabling centralisation of laboratories, blood banks, and pharmaceutical storage. Restricted access to the transported load can be secured by means of code, and the system is hermetically sealed, with carriers being leak-resistant. Intelligent management of empty carriers is also featured based on carrier ID-numbers and software. PTS can be easily installed in new and existing buildings.

A more local highlight is the WINNER “ultimate portable power wheelchair” from Lifeline, which was developed by SP Care of Singapore Polytechnic. A new control algorithm improves the maneuverability of the WINNER, which is powered using state-of-the-art hub motors. The built-in electromechanical brakes concealed in the hubs of the wheels simplify the mechanical structure and reduce the overall weight of the wheelchair. The unique circuit topology and state-of-the-art power MOSFET in the controller also significantly reduces the loss of power when the WINNER is at the high-power stage. Switching from driving mode to pushing mode is simple at the touch of a button without having to manually disengage the brakes. Lifeline is seeking interested parties for distribution of the WINNER wheelchair.

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JULY 2007

• HOSPIMedica THAILAND Highlights Health Solutions for the Region
• Concurrent Events Bring Additional Benefits to Attendees
  

HOSPIMedica THAILAND will be held for the third time in Bangkok, Thailand and will be staged from 12 to 14 September at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC).  Some 5,000 trade visitors and buyers from the region are expected to visit the three-day event, which will bring the best in global and healthcare technologies to one of the most dynamic regions in the world.  250 exhibiting companies from 25 countries are already confirmed for the show including national groups from Austria, Belgium, China, France, Germany, South Korea, Singapore, Pakistan, Taiwan and United Kingdom.

HOSPIMedica THAILAND will provide essential access to the ASEAN region for players in the healthcare sector and especially those seeking to penetrate the Indochina markets of Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. The combined population of the ASEAN countries is in excess of 540 million people, and the changing demographics including declines in fertility, longer life expectancy and the aging population will have an enormous impact on the need for better healthcare. Furthermore, with the increase in medical tourism, particularly in Thailand, many healthcare institutions are in urgent need of new equipment, solutions and better initiatives to serve the medical and healthcare needs.

HOSPIMedica THAILAND will serve as an important forum for decision makers, medical suppliers, industry professionals, government bodies, hospital administrators, doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals.  This is the platform for the industry to be exposed and benefit from the wealth of innovations required to boost the quality of care, enhance treatment and make patient care more effective and efficient.

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OCTOBER 2006

• Thailand on the Fast Track in Healthcare
• Medical Tourism – given an big boost in Asia
• Timely staging of medical showcase
  

HOSPIMedica THAILAND 2007 is projected to be bigger and better in 2007 because the race is on to get Thailand on the fast track to becoming the “Healthcare Hub of Asia” by 2010.  This is the healthcare strategy of the Thai government and major players in the sector. The healthcare market in Thailand has grown in overall value terms by around 14 percent in 2005.  In early 2006, the Ministry proposed an investment plan for National Health System Development 2006-2009.  As it is Thailand imports more than 80 percent of the country’s medical equipment for the health industry. The main suppliers for these products are the USA, Japan, Germany and the United Kingdom.

The medical equipment and supplies market in the Asia-Pacific region is forecast to grow by 30 percent to a value of approximately USD 43 billion by 2010.  Foreign investors are witnessing a healthy pace of socio-economic development particularly in Southeast Asia.  The healthcare industry stands to benefit significantly from these investments as well as in the advancement of health care standards.

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