Dubai, United Arab Emirates. - Wednesday, May 20th 2015 [ME NewsWire]
MCI Group is proud to announce the 2nd Annual MENA Pharmaceutical Cold Chain Forum, which will be held in Dubai on 2nd and 3rd June 2015. The forum is supported by Dubai Customs, Saudi Pharmaceutical Society and Supply Chain & Logistics Group
According to a report by IMARC, the total size of the healthcare cold chain logistics services market is expected to expand from its current USD 7.3 billion to almost USD 11.4 billion by 2018. While health authorities are demanding for stricter conditions from all sections of the cold chain, International Air Transport Association has created a Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) in Pharmaceutical Logistics with the aim of helping the industry to improve the transport and handling of pharmaceutical products to meet the requirements of shippers and manufacturers.
Dubai Customs is an important stakeholder in the cold chain link and plays a key role in keeping the community safe. The CEO of Dubai Hospital, Dr. Abdulrahman Mohammad Saleh Al Jassmi will deliver the Opening Keynote on Challenges and Opportunities in Cold Chain. Also featured at the forum is a Regulators Panel moderated by Prof. Ibrahim Alsarra, Chairman of Saudi Pharmaceutical Society along with Dr. Ali Al Sayed Hussain, Director of Pharmacy Department, Dubai Health Authority, and the Government of Dubai.
Ajay Bhojwani, MCI Middle East Managing Director commented, “As a leading healthcare conference organiser in the region, we feel proud that the MENA Pharmaceutical Cold Chain Forum enters into its second edition with bigger participation and more trust from the industry and stakeholders. We are delighted to have Dubai Customs, Saudi Pharmaceutical Society and all other eminent speakers and panellists who will share their expertise and knowledge over 2 days”
The industry faces a challenge of transporting healthcare products as health authorities are demanding for stricter conditions from all sections of the cold chain. To overcome these challenges, require specific equipment, storage facilities, harmonized handling procedures and moreover, strong cooperation among cold chain stakeholders. The forum also features international speakers from Brussels Airport Company, IATA UNICEF along with key companies like Astra Zeneca Glaxo SmithKline, Hoffman-La Roche and Amgen and key logistics providers and distributors.
The forum is sponsored by Lisaline, Berlinger, Sensitech, Elitech, DuPont, Vacker, Wethershield and TSS will bring all stakeholders from governments, ministries, pharmaceutical companies, healthcare providers, technologists, logistics providers and consultants together to discuss how to manage the region’s cold chain more efficiently with the objective of improving patient care.
For more information please visit. www.menacoldchain.com
About MCI
MCI is a globally integrated association, communication and event management company with 56 offices in 29 countries. Our combined expertise offers strategy, creativity and execution in the field of Association Management (AMC), Congress and Exhibition (PCO), live communication, meetings, events and incentives and performance improvement programmes.
MCI’s conference division creates a platform for learning through knowledge sharing and networking with peers. Our experienced team of professionals brings together industry experts that will present best practices through case studies and interactive discussions that address your challenges and enable you take home successful conclusions. We believe in building strong relationships with senior professionals from top companies and keep ourselves up-to-date with latest industry developments. We, at MCI, deliver to the highest professional standards of quality and excellence in helping you achieve significant business results.
For further information please visit us on www.mci-group.ae
Contacts
Muhammed Aamir
Marketing Manager
MCI Middle East
www.mci-group.ae
Tel: +971 (4) 311 6300
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