With nearly 170 exhibitors from around the world, the HKTDC Hong Kong International Medical Devices and Supplies Fair showcases the latest in state-of-the-art medical products and services for the consumer and professional markets.
Taking place from today until Wednesday at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, the third edition of the fair is organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and co-organised by the Hong Kong Medical and Healthcare Device Industries Association.
With worldwide health expenditure surpassing US$4 trillion, according to the World Health Organisation, health care is an issue that affects everyone.
The fair attracted more than 6,000 buyers from 80 countries and regions in 2010. This year's edition looks to exceed that number as ageing populations and home health care needs in many developed countries boost demand for medical products. Hong Kong's close economic ties with the mainland also draw many buyers and sellers to the fair
for trading, networking and information exchange.
'This is our first time as an exhibitor at the show. We have many working relations with customers in China already and they asked us to participate, as this would give a better opportunity for their customers and representatives to come and see what support and units we can additionally supply,' says J?rg Brecht, European marketing co-ordinator for DeVilbiss Healthcare from Britain.