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Organised in partnership with regional governments and hosted in Istanbul, we are pleased to announce the first ever Inter-Governmental regional health summit, incorporating Iraq, Turkey, Jordan, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia.

Following substantial increases in Central Government budgets, the spotlight has turned to the various healthcare systems in the region and the importance of maintaining healthy populations to drive economic development. Plans are now underway in the above countries for modernization of the sector, including the expansion of facilities, investment in high quality equipment, extensive procurement
programmes and advances in facility management and human resources development.

As former global leaders in healthcare, the ministries and ministers of health within these strategically important countries have shown a clear direction and determination to restore their health systems to their rightful place.

Official Delegations
Each Government delegation will include senior officials who will participate in a meetings-based forum to discuss opportunities with international operators and suppliers to implement their plans to modernise procurement. The following state ministries have been invited to provide official delegations:
Turkish Minister of Health
Iraqi Minister of Health
Jordanian Minister of Health
Lebanese Minister of Health
Saudi Arabian Minister of Health
Delegations will include Director Generals and senior officials from the following departments:
State Drug Marketing Companies – responsible for the importation of healthcare requirements including pharmaceuticals, medical and laboratory equipment, ambulance and mobile
health services, healthcare appliances and engineering services
Directorates for Projects & Engineering Services – responsible for maintenance
and the building of new hospitals and clinics
Directorates for Medical Operations and Specialised Services
Directorates for Public Health and Primary Healthcare
Directorates for Clinics
Directorates for Planning and Resource Development
Provincial Health Directorates
Immediate Target Areas
Addressing shortages in medicine and urgent supplies
Upgrading emergency services including obstetric care
Increasing immunisation coverage
Upgrading blood transfusion services
Improving communications and investment in information systems
Reorganising the pharmaceutical sector
Strengthening disease surveillance
Intensifying communicable disease control activities
Meeting urgent rehabilitation needs
Investing in training and human resource development
Operators & Suppliers the Ministries Wish to Meet With
Cardiovascular and Cardiopulmonary Equipment
Communications and Telemedicine
Critical Care
Diagnostics and Analysis
Facilities Management
Furniture and Fittings
Healthcare Courses, Training and Events
Healthcare Informatics and IT
Hearing Aids and Audiology
Hospital Security Systems and Identification
Implants and Fixation Devices
Laboratory Equipment
Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Medical and Surgical Disposables
Medical Clothing
Medical Imaging and Diagnostics
Patient Monitoring
Pharmaceuticals and Medicines
Rehabilitation and Mobility
Respiratory Care and Anaesthesiology
Sterilisation
Surgical and Electrosurgical Equipment
Woundcare and Dressings
International Partners

The summit will feature the key international partners who are currently playing a role in supporting the work of the region’s health leaders:

World Health Organisation (WHO)
Donors such as the US Agency for International Development (USAID) and
the UK Department for International Development (DFID)
Global Research Institutions & Academies
Unique Format

The purpose of the summit is for international operators and investors within the health sectors to meet and discuss contract opportunities with participating ministers and their officials. It represents a one-off opportunity and a landmark event for the region.

The success of the summit is founded on a format whereby half of the time is devoted to keynote addresses and presentations and the other half devoted to one-to-one meetings.

Each Lead Official will speak during the opening ceremony on day 1, giving an overview of their strategy and requirements
Deputies and Director Generals will provide specific technical information and contract/tender opportunities
Both afternoons will see private roundtables set up for each Ministry and executive branch of Government
Prior to the Summit, confirmed sponsors and delegates will be given a choiceof preferred pre-scheduled meetings
Private Meetings
More significantly, the various officials present will be available for private discussions with company delegations during the afternoon roundtable sessions, providing the following benefits:

Access to high level officials (ministers, deputies and director generals)
Reach and the opportunity to meet a number of key decision makers under one roof at one time
Return on Investment and the opportunity to translate your input into direct business

We look forward to seeing you in Istanbul