Medical tourism conference to promote Indian Healthcare in Kenya & Uganda

IMTD Africa 2010 – India:? Medical Tourism Destination 2010, to be held in Kenya during May 10-11, 2010 at Kenyatta International Conference Centre, Nairobi and in Uganda during May 15-16, 2010 at Uma Exhibition Centre, Kampala will showcase the best of Indian healthcare in these East African countries. The speakers at the IMTD Africa 2010 Conference will be leading lights from Indian Hospitals, Wellness services providers, Government and medical tourism facilitators.

India is a country where numerous modern hospitals with world class facilities are available. These hospitals are backed by qualified and well trained medical practitioners and supporting teams. Their services are transparent, the cost is unbelievably low and there is no waiting period.

The growth in India?s medical tourism market will be a boon for several associated industries, including hospital industry, medical equipments industry and pharmaceutical industry.

India has a vibrant drug and pharmaceutical manufacturing sectors and an equally flourishing medical equipment manufacturing sector. Other then catering to the domestic needs, Indian pharmaceutical and medical equipments are exported to many countries.

African countries account for 14% of India?s $8- billion pharmaceutical exports. Kenya is the third largest African market for Indian drugs. The volume of trade between India and Uganda has increased, India is now the second largest exporter our exports constitute around 8.5% of Uganda?s total imports. Major exports are: pharmaceuticals and medical equipments. There is ample scope for investment in areas like specialized hospitals, clinical laboratories and diagnostic centres. Kenya?s and Uganda?s health infrastructure suffers from urban-rural and regional imbalances, lack of investment, and a personnel shortage.

‘IMTD AFRICA 2010’ will be the only focussed expo to promote ?India- As a Healthcare Destination? in East African Countries. ‘IMTD AFRICA 2010’? presents a unique opportunity to the Indian Healthcare facilitators to make their presence felt in Kenya and Uganda by showcasing themselves in the exclusive exhibition and also by networking with the Who’s Who of these countries at this business forum.

‘IMTD AFRICA 2010’ will be one of the largest exhibitions for learning about the variety of medical services & facilities that the Indian Medical society can offer to East Africa countries. The exhibition will provide vital access for the Indian Health Care Industry?to penetrate the market of Kenya & Uganda. The sponsors and exhibitors will get the opportunity to meet Patients who are looking for medical and surgical services outside their country, Local Health Authorities, Insurance companies, travel and tour operators, legal entities, medical information management companies, hospital administrators and medical tourism facilitators.

As part of the Expo a series of workshops would be held during the events where a number of pioneers and leaders from the Indian Healthcare sector would speak.

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THE ORGANISER

?IMTD AFRICA 2010? is being organised by Trident Exhibitions Pvt. Ltd. a company which plans, strategises, executes and organises trade promotions events connecting Indian business with the global market. Trident has organized many successful Expos aboard including IMTD 2009 Toronto, India Property Exhibition and Indian Carpet Exhibition.