 Event Highlight
With more than $37 Billion USD spent on Healthcare in 2012 and expected annual increases of more than 10% each year since, both the Filipino and Indonesian Governments have identified Healthcare as a top national priority. In 2014, Indonesia began implementing its National Health Insurance Plan, with the goal of universal coverage of the country’s population of more than 254 million by 2019.
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When: February 9-13, 2015
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Where: Philippines & Indonesia
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Application Deadline: December 5, 2014
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Cost: $3250 for small or medium-sized enterprise or trade association/organization with fewer than 500 employees, $4000 for large
For more information, visit: http://go.usa.gov/wWnk
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WEBINAR on Healthcare Opportunities in Egypt,
Jordan, Israel & West Bank
Join representatives from the U.S. Department of Commerce
(USDOC) and the Bi-Lateral US Arab Chamber of Commerce on January 21, 2015
at 11:00AM Eastern to learn about the healthcare market in Egypt, Jordan,
Israel & the West Bank. U.S. Embassy-based representatives will
discuss plans for expansion and upgrading of healthcare systems that are needed
to meet the growing demand of the fast-growing population in Egypt and
Jordan. Companies will also learn about Israel’s particularly
technologically advanced healthcare setting, with opportunities in both the
public and private sectors. For companies interested in exploring the region
first-hand, we will provide information about the USDOC May 2015 Business
Development Trade Mission.
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Date:
Wednesday, January 21st
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Time:
11:00AM Eastern, 1 hour duration
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Location:
Your Computer & Telephone
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Cost:
FREE
Register here: http://go.usa.gov/7r5h
Sao Paulo International
Dental Show
The Sao Paulo International Dental Show is the largest dental event
in Latin America. The event is part of the Certified Trade Program and is one
of the best opportunities for U.S. companies to meet with potential business
partner in the market with the highest number of dentists in the world! The
USCS Sao Paulo will have a booth at the show to provide support to the U.S.
exhibitors and visitors.
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When:
January 30- Feb 2nd, 2015
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Where: Sao Paulo, Brazil
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For more information: Contact Jefferson Oliveira at jefferson.oliveira@trade.gov
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 2016 Trade Mission Survey: Tell us where YOU want to go!
We are planning our 2016 trade mission schedule and we want to hear from you! If you would like to help shape our country choices, let us know in this 3-question survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/VFJSLP6
The Department of Commerce is organizing a trade mission to Kenya, South Africa and Mozambique February 23 – 27, 2015. This mission will promote U.S. exports by helping U.S. companies launch or increase their business in medical technologies; energy equipment and services; transportation infrastructure and equipment; and agriculture equipment. Kenya, South Africa and Mozambique are investing in these key sectors to boost their economies.
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When: February 23 – 27, 2015
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Where: Nairobi, Kenya; Johannesburg, South Africa; and Maputo, Mozambique
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Application deadline: Wednesday, December 31, 2014.
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Cost: $6800 for large firms, $5400 for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), $750 for each additional firm representative (large firm or SME).
For more information, visit: http://www.export.gov/trademissions/Africa2015 .
The USDOC is organizing a business development mission to Egypt, Jordan and Israel, with an optional stop in the West Bank with the purpose of introducing representatives from U.S. firms and related trade associations to the region and to promote exports of U.S. healthcare products and services.
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When: May 16–21, 2015
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Where: Egypt, Jordan and Israel, with an optional stop in the West Bank
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Application Deadline: March 13, 2015
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Cost: $3,325 for small or medium-sized enterprise or trade association/organization with fewer than 500 employees, $4,625 for large firms, $1,000 for each additional firm representative
- West Bank optional meetings is in addition to the mission participation fee above, at $750 per SME and $2,300 per large firm
For more information, visit: http://go.usa.gov/Gyqj
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Denmark: Unit-dose dispensation and automatic pneumatic tube systems
Mauritius: Government tender for pharmaceutical products
Brazil: In support of the 2016 Olympics:
- Diagnostics/Medical Supplies
- Hospital Equipment
- Disposable Emergency Kits
- Emergency Medical Bags
- Physiotherapy Equipment
- Medical Facilities for Test Events
- Ambulance Services
To respond to these trade leads, please contact your local trade specialist.
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 In addition to private investments, the government’s Public-Private Partnership (PPP) program has allotted PhP5.69 Billion (Approximately U.S. USD 129 Million) for modernization of public hospitals. According to a Philippine Department of Health official, their medical equipment requirement would include capitalintensive linear accelerators for the cancer centers, dialysis machines, and radiotherapy equipment.
Read more about The Philippines and 66 other country spotlights in our 2015 Healthcare Technology Resource Guide.
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Many Products Have a Count-Down to Duty-Free?
Our nifty Free Trade Agreement Tariff Tool combines tariff and trade data into a simple and
easy-to-search public interface. Using the Tool, users can see how U.S.
and FTA partner tariffs on individual products—searchable by keyword or tariff
code—are treated under an agreement. Additionally, U.S. importers and
exporters can see the current tariff and future tariffs applied to their
products, as well as the date on which those products become
duty-free. Explore the FTA Tariff Tool Here: www.export.gov/FTA/ftatarifftool/index.asp
Find more trade resources here.
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The Healthcare Team of the U.S. Commercial Service is dedicated to enhancing the global competitiveness of the U.S. health industry, expanding market access, and increasing exports. To learn more about you how you can receive assistance in finding market intelligence, developing your export strategy, connecting with international buyers, or support at trade events, contact your Local Trade Specialists in one of our 100 U.S. Export Assistance Centers around the U.S.
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