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Global Healthcare News and Opportunities
September 2019
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The U.S. Commercial Service has a network of international trade experts in over 75 U.S. cities and 75 countries to help U.S. companies sell their products and services in global markets. Visit our website to find a healthcare market specialist near you.
For a list of additional international and domestic opportunities visit our website.
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This month's "Spotlight" focuses on Ghana and an event that could help U.S. companies with entering the market.
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Ghana is one of the most attractive markets in Sub-Saharan Africa for U.S. products and investment. The country has demonstrated remarkable stability and legal transparency, particularly in comparison to its neighbors in Africa. Health is one of the central pillars of the Government of Ghana’s human development agenda and is an underlying factor in the government’s overall strategy for accelerated growth in the country.
Ghana has a full range of diseases endemic to Sub-Sahara Africa: cholera, typhoid, pulmonary tuberculosis, chicken pox, yellow fever, measles, infectious hepatitis, malaria, and schistosomiasis are all endemic in Ghana. Despite these challenges, the country does have a strong and growing middle class and a large number of expatriate Ghanaians are choosing to return to participate in one of Africa’s fastest growing economies.
Medical equipment is not locally manufactured for the most part, but entirely imported. Although U.S. products are highly regarded in Ghana, their higher price limits their market. However, Ghanaians are often willing to pay a little higher price if only to import U.S. products of a higher quality.
Key issues in adapting U.S. products to this market include registration with the appropriate authorities, training local people to carry out after sales service and also supplying readily available spare parts.
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Medica CEO Center & Know Before You Go Webinar
Reserve your spot at Medica 2019 CEO Program to get your healthcare company into International Markets!
The CEO program is perfectly suited to provide your company with a customized experience at the world’s largest medical fair and provide the essentials to help you accomplish your goals onsite. Additionally, the space is supported by the U.S. Department of Commerce and has all the amenities of a full-fledged office right on the show floor. The Medica CEO Program includes A multi-lingual personal assistant/interpreter assigned to each participating company; a meeting table/private room; a receptionist; office services (computer, printer, copier, etc.); and an on-site refreshment area. Additionally CEO Participants receive entry into the Medica Exhibitor catalogue, year round promotion, and participation in our healthcare team programs including B2B matchmaking, meetings with market specialists and more.
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Dates: November 18-21, 2019
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Where: Dusseldorf, Germany
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Cost: $6,200 for a table
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More information: Click here
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Make the Most of Medica 2019 | Your Computer | September 17, 2019
Webinar
During this free webinar you will learn about complimentary programs being provided by the U.S. Commercial Service that will help you connect with international opportunities and gain market intelligence.
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Dates: September 17, 2019
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Where: your computer
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Cost: Free
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Registration: Click here
For more information about the CEO Center or Webinar: Michael.Grossman@trade.gov, Melissa.Grosso@trade.gov or Anette.Salama@trade.gov
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NEW Sponsorship Opportunity at the CEO Center
For the first time in the 20+ year history of the CEO Center, States, Cities, and Economic Development Organizations will have the opportunity to promote their regions via personalized signage which will be prominently displayed within the CEO Center. The CEO Center is located in the in hall 16 of the U.S. Department of Commerce building in the heart of Washington, DC. The Commercial Service CEO center serves as the base operations for the U.S. Commercial Service, our participating companies, and high-traffic area for visitors and high-profile clients.
Details are as follows:
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Cost: $800 per sign/poster (8 posters will be within the CEO Center)
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Poster Size: 64.5cm X 100cm
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Sign Material: Styrofoam poster board
For more information: Michael.Grossman@trade.gov, Melissa.Grosso@trade.gov or Anette.Salama@trade.gov
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Healthcare Business Service Providers
The Business Service Provider directory is designed to help U.S. Companies identify professional service providers to assist them in the assessment, completion, and/or financing of an export transaction. If you are a service provider we invite you to partner with us by joining our service provider directory.
- Government site linkbacks that are highly valued for Search Engine Optimization;
- Export.gov serves over 635,000 monthly visitors who view our valued market research and to obtain information on trusted service providers; and
- The Global Healthcare Team website serves as the information hub for a network of industry specialists based in 108 U.S. cities and in 75 countries.
For more information: David.Edmiston@trade.gov
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The following events, organized by geographic region, are supported by the U.S. Commercial Service. Search our complete list of trade events here.
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Millennium Challenge Corporation Boot Camp Webinar | Your Computer | September 10, 2019
Webinar
The last webinar remaining of 3-Part Webinar Series: Strategies to Bid and Win International Development Work with Millennium Challenge Corp (MCC)
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Date: September 10
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Time: 11:00am EDT/10:30am CDT
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Cost: $40
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During our third and final webinar, we will showcase the roles of key players on the ground as we spotlight the compact MCC has with Ghana and discuss the upcoming Discover Global Markets event highlighting the foreign buyers and Foreign Ministries attending the event. Speakers include Kenny Miller (MCC Resident Country Director in Ghana), Hannah Kamenetsky (US Embassy Senior Commercial Officer) Lona Stoll, Deputy Vice President of MCC.
For more information contact Holly.Vineyard@trade.gov and Matt.baker@trade.gov.
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MedTech Conference | Boston, Massachusetts | September 23-25, 2019
Conference
AdvaMed is the Advanced Medical Technology Association in Washington, D.C. and represents more than 300 member companies in medical devices, diagnostics, digital health, health information systems and related technologies. The MedTech Conference is the global, multi-stakeholder summit for our sector, attracting over 3,000 participants from the U.S. and at least 30 other countries
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Date: September 23-25, 2019
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Register: here
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Cost: $1,075 (with discount code available to international guests and first time SME visitors)
For more information contact: Carey.Esslinger@trade.gov
China Bio-Pharm Partnering Forum 2019 | Shanghai, China | September 26-27, 2019
Business Forum
The Forum will focus on new drug approval, international cooperation, clinical research and innovative studies. CS Shanghai is organizing a U.S. bio-pharmaceutical focused panel on the afternoon of September 27, to invite 6-8 U.S. companies present at out panel. The audience of the panel will be investors, hospital senior management, and research institutes. Good fits for the program are U.S. innovative bio-pharmaceutical companies who interested in the China market and are trying to find strategic partners in China.
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Dates: September 26-27, 2019
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Location: Shanghai, China
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Cost: $1,500
More info and to register: Huiling.Shi@trade.gov or Xiaoli.Pan@trade.gov
Eldex: Eldercare Exhibition & Conference Asia 2019 Trade Show | Singapore | November 8-10, 2019
Trade Show
Join our USA Pavilion at Asia's most dedicated exhibition for the rapidly growing eldercare industry. The show will provide opportunities to companies in the following eldercare verticals: Lifestyle & Wellness, Architecture & Fittings, Healthcare & Rehabilitation, Technology, Digital & IT, Finance, Insurance & Other Services, The Great Beyond (death care sector).
USA pavilion participants receive:
- Pre-Show promotion to distributors across Singapore.
- Recruitment of ELDEX visitors to participant’s booth.
- Promotion to ELDEX to associations and multipliers domestically and in the Singapore region
- Discounted exhibition space with signage, power, and more!
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Date: November 8-10, 2019
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Exhibit Options: Poster Pod and Individual Booth options available
For more information contact: Tricia.McLain@trade.gov or click here
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Our international healthcare experts located in more than 75 countries are scouring their markets to identify international firms that are actively looking to purchase U.S. medical devices and equipment. These 'qualified sales leads' are presented below. Contact Crystal.Mills@trade.gov for more information.
Thailand: Alfalfa Juice Concentrate Liquid Chlorophyll
United Kingdom: Upgrade existing infrastructure, create new facilities and invest in new equipment for twenty hospitals
Ethiopia: The Ethiopian Pharmaceuticals Supply Agency has an open tender for pharmaceuticals and Laboratory Reagents for malaria and MNCH commodities.
El Salvador: The El Salvador Ministry of Health is working on an investment project with a value of $170 million for the construction of hospitals, purchase of medical equipment, and the improvement of healthcare services to the Salvadoran population.
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