The India economic boom has been characterised by a few sectors, which have been front-runners, and a few which have benefited from it. One such sector is healthcare.
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The striking feature about the Indian healthcare sector is that it has the potential to grow at a much faster rate in the foreseeable future and shall present new ‘sectors of opportunity’ within healthcare, which shall emerge as growth drivers.
Increasing participation by the private sector in healthcare services is stimulating change in the Indian healthcare industry. Both the government and private sector provide healthcare in India, but patients increasingly turn to private hospitals and clinics for quality treatment and better facilities.
Booming healthcare sector
Indian healthcare sector has seen progressive increase in investments in healthcare infrastructure and facilities, especially hi-tech medical devices. The hospital industry is an important component of the value chain in the Indian healthcare industry, rendering services and recognised as healthcare delivery segment of the industry, which is growing at an annual rate of 15 per cent. The size of the Indian healthcare industry is estimated to be a whopping $280 billion by 2022 and slated to grow at 15 per cent CAGR.
According to a WHO report, India needs to add in excess of 80,000 hospital beds each year for the next five years to meet the demands of its growing population. Rising incomes and a growing elderly population are all factors that have triggered the demand for high-quality medical care, transforming the healthcare delivery sector into a profitable industry.
In addition, changing demographics, disease profiles and the shift from chronic to lifestyle diseases in the country has led to increased spending on healthcare delivery.
MEDICALL Expo 2012 – a renowned event
When it comes to naming successful events which bear a tremendous influence on the industry they represent, MEDICALL gets top-of-the-mind recall. It is India’s premier medical equipment expo and the first real “supermarket” for hospital equipment and supplies. Medexpert, the organisers of MEDICALL, are a reputed name in events and trade shows for the healthcare industry.
Fashion show@MEDICALL
The surprise package this year in MEDICALL Chennai would be the innovative fashion show on hospital garments. It was unveiled for the first time in India at the previous hosting of MEDICALL in Ahmedabad and was a runaway success.
This show is based on the premise that patients like children and youngsters normally get bored of seeing the conventional white uniform of doctors and nurses in hospitals. Hence, the organisers hit upon a novel concept of introducing a fashion show on hospital garments in co-operation with National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad (NID) at MEDICALL.
Hospital Property Mela
Another value addition at MEDICALL Expo Chennai would be the ‘Hospital Property Mela’ to guide doctors who want to purchase or set up a hospital or nursing home. The concurrent conferences on hospital constructions will throw light on important factors to be considered by doctors before setting up a hospital.
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MEDICALL Innovation in Healthcare Awards
The ‘MEDICALL Innovation in Healthcare Awards’ would be presented to the most innovative manufacturers in the medical field. There are three categories of awards: Product Innovation, Process Innovation and Concept Innovation. Hospitals will be invited to be a part of this awards function.
Over 500 companies are estimated to exhibit at MEDICALL Expo 2012 Chennai which has seen an increase in exhibit space with a total of four halls this year. There will be pavilions of hospital constructions named Archimedes, Medical Lab and Rehab.
Representatives from Germany, China, Taiwan, South Korea, Pakistan, Malaysia and more are expected to participate.
Exhibition of latest medical equipment
Its awesome and comprehensive range of exhibits include hospital information system and solutions, surgical and examination furniture, rescue and emergency equipment, diagnostic/ laboratory, OT equipment, refurbished equipment, hospital linen and laundry, nurse alarm systems, ambulance, hospital floorings, housekeeing equipment, liquid oxygen and central pipeline, physiotherapy equipment, autoclave and steriliser, dental/ophthalmology equipment, medical disposables and cleaning equipment etc.
A great platform for healthcare professionals
MEDICALL, as a brand continues to draw the highest percentage of hospital owners, doctors, medical directors and purchase heads, in addition to being a proven and highly successful platform for attracting affluent producers, dealers and suppliers.
The fact that its previous hosting attracted over 430 exhibitors and over 8250 quality visitors, mostly from the its core target group, speaks volumes about the potential of the event.
For more details about the event check out www.medicall.in