Pharma machinery firms expect brisk sales to SMEs
With Gujarat's small and mid-sized drug companies eyeing rapid export growth, pharma machinery makers in the state are expecting a surge in demand this year. Orders from SMEs have increased in the last couple of years, and now constitute nearly 30-35 per cent of the total order book. The share is rapidly increasing because companies need state-of-the-art machinery in order to ensure regulatory compliance.
Gujarat-based machinery manufacturers almost unanimously point out that they expect robust growth this year, as orders from SMEs are likely to increase by at least 25-30 per cent. Bharat Panchal, owner of Brinda Pharma Technologies, which runs a plant near Odhav in Ahmedabad, pointed out, "Orders from smaller pharma companies have already started pouring in.
South Africa: 24-Hour Medical Surveillance at Airports
For six missionaries to fly to Zambia for an annual medical mission trip, they need the Crossroads to run.
The 2014 Zambia Medical Mission Team is hosting the Zambia Obstacle 5K Fun Run and Walk on Saturday in Riverside Park in Victoria.
Registration for the race begins at 8 a.m., followed by the start at 9 a.m. and awards and festivities at 10:30 a.m.
The fee includes T-shirts for race participants.
Registration fees, which can be paid for singles and groups of four or more people, will support travel expenses for the team.
Darren Tom, a returning member of the Zambia team, said it costs about $5,000 per person to travel to Africa for two weeks.
The annual trip to Zambia, scheduled for July, will assist a larger team of national physicians, dentists and eye doctors as they serve adults and children living in some of the poorest villages.
Kenyan Firm Wins Global Medical Tourism Award
A Kenyan organization is among thirteen companies that have been recognized as the best in medical tourism at the inaugural International Medical Travel Awards held in Dubai. Pathway International has been recognized for innovation and excellence in the medical travel, medical tourism and health tourism industry and has been named the Medical Travel Agency of the year. Pathway International facilitates medical visits for patients seeking treatment in Kenya and countries such as India, Israel, South Africa, Europe and the USA.
Speaking while receiving the International Medical Tourism Journal (IMTJ) award, Simon Karo, the founder and CEO, Pathway International said they are committed to ensuring Kenya take a leadership position as the medical travel destination in the region.
5K run raises funds for Zambia medical mission
For six missionaries to fly to Zambia for an annual medical mission trip, they need the Crossroads to run.
The 2014 Zambia Medical Mission Team is hosting the Zambia Obstacle 5K Fun Run and Walk on Saturday in Riverside Park in Victoria.
Registration for the race begins at 8 a.m., followed by the start at 9 a.m. and awards and festivities at 10:30 a.m.
The fee includes T-shirts for race participants.
Registration fees, which can be paid for singles and groups of four or more people, will support travel expenses for the team.
Darren Tom, a returning member of the Zambia team, said it costs about $5,000 per person to travel to Africa for two weeks.
The annual trip to Zambia, scheduled for July, will assist a larger team of national physicians, dentists and eye doctors as they serve adults and children living in some of the poorest villages.
Last year, the group assisted about 14,000 men, women and children with medical needs.
