For Immediate release
The Indian Medical Tourism Destinations 2012, the biggest medical tourism conference In Africa, to be hosted for second time in Kenya, Nairobi at KICC from 27-28 August, and first time in Tanzania, Dar-e-salaam at Diamond Jubilee hall from 30-31 August.

The Indian Medical Tourism Destination (IMTD) is a focused effort for people all over the world seeking treatment which demands Quality, Cost-Effectiveness and Specialty.
The event, Is India’s premiere hospitals showcase their facilities and treatments, will have the participation from Doctors, patients seeking treatment abroad, chairpersons of various Medical Association, Sportspersons, Insurance companies, facilitators and Travel Agents.
With medical tourism picking up at a fast pace, the number of patients travelling from Kenya to India is expected to more than double to 50,000 during the current year, compared to the previous year as the cost of treatment in India is as low as a tenth of what is in Kenya. Organised by Trident Exhibitions, the two-day event will be held at Kenyatta International Convention Centre in Nairobi, Kenya on August 27-28, and two day event at Daimond Jubilee Hall in Dar-e-salaam, Tanzania.
“We are in the business of saving lives and making India a global healthcare destination in the process. After the last event of 2011in kenya ” Said Mr. Sujit Gopal, MD, Trident Exhibitions Pvt. Ltd., organizers of the event. Indian Medical Tourism Destination a.k.a IMTD is an annual event to showcase the best of Indian Healthcare abroad. India is one of the biggest sought after medical tourism destinations of the world and events like the IMTD are focused at helping the growing medical tourism economy.
With successful shows already conducted in Canada and Kenya, the IMTD is looking at touching other bigger markets like Mexico, Oman, Turkey, Indonesia, and the Middle East this year.



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India has been actively involved in promoting Medical tourism and is second to none in promoting Healthcare all across the globe and is ready excelling in tourism becoming a prime place for medical travel.

We share the same vision. The Medical facilities available in India are abundant and with its world class hospitals, help the people in great volumes. What many tourists have now discovered is that India has a pool of trained doctors and nurses and an excellent network of hospitals that offer international standard treatments at very affordable prices.

Presenting the IMTD – Indian Medical Tourism Destination 2012 Kenya and Tanzania to be held on the 26-31 August organized by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry and co-organized by Trident Exhibitions Pvt. Ltd , the first eve initiative to bring India on the international front of marketing it as a global healthcare destination which s already in the becoming.


EARLIER SUCCESFUL EVENTS


With support from the State of Gujarat, the Ministry Of Tourism, The Ministry Of Health and the Ministry Of Commerce, the IMTD has been a major success.
Prior Successes


• IMTD 2009 Canada (www.imtd2009.com)

Held at the Prestigious Metro Convention Centre and a the Conference led by Dr. Narottam Puri (Chairman, NABH ), the Indian Medical Tourism 2009 provided a platform for a majority of the hospitals to create the Indian Healthcare Quality awareness in Canada
The Indian Medical Travel Association, the Indian Embassy in Canada, Ministry of Tourism and Surgical Tourism, Canada joined hands to hold this first ever specialized trade show to promote Medical Value Travel to India. Major exhibitors and presenters at the IMTD 2009 were from all over India . In a message to the organizers, Ms Preeti Saran, Consulate General of India said –

“IMTD 2009 provided a window in the Medical Tourism sector for Canadians looking for affordable, quality and World Class alternatives in healthcare services in India.” The conference team was led by Dr. Narottam Puri, one of the prime cardiologists of India and NABH chairman.
Some Of the participants Hospitals included
Apollo Hospital, SOUKYA Holistic, FORTIS, KIMS , Max Healthcare, Sri Rama Chandra Medical Centre, Global Hospitals and Many more..


• IMTD 2011 Kenya
With Support from the Gujarat Government (www.imtd2011.in)

The IMTD 2011 Kenya was a phenomenal success. The event was presented by the Ministry Of Commerce led Services Exports Promotion Council and was supported by the Ministry Of Tourism. The exhibition was graced by some very prominent people in the Healthcare industry and the government such as Dr. Naresh Trehan, MD, Medanta the Medicity, H.E Shree Sibrabrata Tripathi, High Commissioner Of India to Kenya, Hon (Prof.) Anyang Nyongo, Minister Of Medical Services Of Kenya and
The Conference and Exhibition created a stir in the Indian Healthcare Industry. Hospitals from all over the country displayed their services at the exhibition. ‘Brand India” was everywhere, in the press, the local media, in both the countries. Hospitals have reported the inflow of patients has increased since the exhibition.Dr. Naresh Trehan, (MD, Medanta) and Doctor to the President gave a remarkable speech at the event and was one of the noteworthy VIP’s. The Impact of the exhibition was so high that it became national phenomena in Kenya with coverage in almost all leading newspapers.
Some of The participants at the IMTD 2011 Kenya were,

Fortis Healthcare, Asian Heart Hospital, Medanta The Medicity, KIMS, Cosmesis India, Malabar Institute Of Medical Sciences,Vee Care, Narayana Hrudayalya, The Indian Spinal Injury Centre, Institute Of Cellular Therapies, U.N Mehta institute of Cardiology, Gujarat Cancer Research Institute, Dr. Pharma, The New Hope Hospital to name a very few.

• IMTD Kuwait and Oman 2011 (www.imtd.in)
With support from the Ministry of Tourism and the Minsitry of External affairs, this was undoubtedly one of the biggest medical tourism conferences in the Middle East. With participation from Hospitals like Fortis, Star Hospitals, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Artemis, Godrej Memorial Hospital, Department of AYUSH the exhibition created a super impact on the gulf countries to enlighten them on the Indian Tourism front.


Long story short, benefits before our lengthy literature to the Indian medical market :

1. Increase in the number of patients coming from the country and signing MOU’s with hospitals.
2. Increase in the number of contacts belonging to that country.
3. Tie ups with medical manufacturers, Pharma, and Hospital equipment companies
4. Media coverage shows name and the Indian treatment capability brand nationwide (India and the respective country) (See attached)
5. Chances to speak at the press conference about the devolped medical associations of India.
6. Thousands of visitors (Strictly B2C ) at the exhibition through effective YES media marketing
7. Chance to interact with the top Doctors and dignitaries,convert the patients to India.
8. Your brand name and a profile in the post show report circulated to more than 5000 medical professionals (Doctors, Insurance Companies, Facilitators, Hospitals)
9. A chance to contribute to making India the biggest Medical Tourism Destination