Medical Devices in China: A Growing Market and New Regulations Fuel Healthy Competition
Looking to address shortfalls in its current health care system, the Chinese government is implementing large-scale health care reforms. In April, the State Council announced an allocation of 850 billion RMB (US$123 billion) as part of its New Medical Reform Plan to improve health care through 2011. The plan promises to cover 90% of China’s population under a universal health care system by 2010 as well as to significantly improve care facilities and expand health related infrastructure. More
(Source: KWC: Medical Devices in China: A Growing Market and New Regulations Fuel Healthy Competition, July 23, 2009)
Hong Kong's reputation as a leading international trade fair hub has been further enhanced with the official opening last week of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre Atrium Link Expansion. The 20th edition of the Hong Kong Book Fair was the first public fair to take advantage of the expanded space. More (Source: Hong Kong Trader; 29 July 2009)
Japan sees rays of hope for economy:
Tokyo: The sun seems to be slowly rising again for Japan's economy after its darkest recession in decades as pump-priming measures by world governments breathe new life into its factories and ports. More
(Source: Channelnewsasia.com - 10/08/09)
Philips, IIR in strategic tie-up:
Philips Electronics Middle East and Africa, a health and well-being company and IIR Middle East, a top exhibition and training provider, will collaborate in several different areas, including sponsorship of major events organised by IIR.
The announcement of the alliance came at the 2009 Hospital Build Middle East Exhibition and Congress, which was held from June 14 to 16 at the Dubai International Exhibition Centre. More
(Source: Arab Health On-Line/ Sunday, June 21, 2009)
Clinical trials secured for new-look crash trolley:
A team of clinicians and patient safety experts are working to produce a 21st century resuscitation trolley - the first new model to be developed for more than 60 years. More
(Source: Clinical trial secured for new-look crash trolley 14/07/2009 10:59 - Health Equipment & Supplies)
Lord Darzi resignation letters in full:
Herewith are the letters exchanged between Lord Darzi and the Prime Minister: More
(Source: The London Evening Standard, 15.07.09)
According to the Indian healthcare edition of KPMG’s trend monitor, healthcare infrastructure in Indian States is to grow by an average of 5.8 per cent per annum during 2009-13.
More (Source: Arab Health On Line - 23/7/2009)
UAE H1N1 website launched:
Emirates Mobile Hospital, in conjunction with the UAE's National Crisis and Emergency Management Authority, has launched the first website to educate the public about the prevention, diagnosing and treatment of H1N1 Virus. The website www.uaehealthawareness.org includes detailed information about treatment, prevention and information about the activities of the national awareness campaign about the disease.
The foundation stone of a new paediatric hospital in the Al Wasl area of Dubai was laid by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. More
(Source: Emirates Business 24/7) /
Photograph courtesy of www.sheikhmohammed.com
Notification of a Regulation Change; 15 July 2009:
The following notification has been received at ABHI from BIS regarding specific provisions relating to manufacture, supply and use of medical devices intended to be marketed in Saudi Arabia after January 2010. More
Rashid Hospital (UAE) in for major expansion:
The Emirate’s oldest and busiest hospital, Shaikh Rashid Hospital, will undergo a major expansion to accommodate the increasing number of patients. More
(Source: Khaleej Times; Release Date: Sunday, July 05, 2009)
Medsol announces MENA expansion with new buys:
Medsol, part of Gulf Healthcare International, has announced its regional expansion plans with the acquisition of new laboratories in the UAE and Kuwait. More
(Source: Khaleej Times; Release Date: Monday, July 06, 2009)
Texas town's healthcare puzzle:
McAllen hospitals have state-of-the-art equipment.
In the country that reveres the free market, competition is supposed to drive quality up and costs down ... But not in healthcare - and not in McAllen, Texas. More
(Source: BBC News Channel, 7.08.09)