Health, Pharmaceutical, Medical Industry
The strict regulations governing the healthcare sector have resulted in its separation into several subgroups. Besides hospitals and doctor’s surgeries, the healthcare sector includes medical research bodies, the pharmaceutical industry, medical technology companies, the fitness sector and rehabilitation clinics. The healthcare sector is a major part of the German economy generating more than ten percent of gross domestic product. As a result of demographic change and the ageing population, the importance of the healthcare sector within the German economy is bound to increase in the future.
Interview with Joachim Schäfer, Messe Düsseldorf
More and more people want to live healthier lives. Health tourism, wellness, and health-promoting
sports, leisure activities and consumer goods are experiencing an unprecedented boom. Previously
it was all about healthcare to preserve health or life. Today, many other aspects play an important
role. Due to demographic changes and technological progress, ‘good health’ has become a part
of today’s lifestyle. That is why experts agree that the future belongs to the so-called ‘secondary
healthcare market.’ This includes all privately financed health products and services. International
Trade News spoke with Joachim Schäfer, managing director of Messe Düsseldorf, about the latest
developments in the healthcare market and the role of MEDICA in this exciting field. more...
Berlin Heart GmbH
More and more people in Germany are suffering from heart insufficiency. In severe cases,
the only way out is the transplantation of a donor heart. At present, there are between 800
and 1,000 patients waiting for a compatible donor heart, with the average waiting period
being a full year. In order to bridge this time, special ventricular assist devices are used
that take over the vital pump function of the heart. The leading supplier of such systems –
in Germany and the whole of Europe – is Berlin Heart GmbH. It is the only company
worldwide which develops, produces and markets implantable and paracorporeal
ventricular assist devices for patients of all ages and body height. more...
