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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia conferenceseries.com Brochure9th Asiapacific Global Summit On Healthcare Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Healthcare Monday, July 03, 2017- Wednesday July 05, 2017 Asiapacific http://healthcare.global-summit.com/asia-pacific/ 2017 Invitation Conference Series LLC welcomes you to attend the 9th Asiapacific Global Summit On Healthcare, which is going to be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia during July 03-05, 2017. We cordially invite all the participants who are interested in sharing their knowledge and research in the arena of Healthcare Asiapacific 2017. Healthcare Asiapacific 2017 anticipates more than 200 participants around the globe with thought provoking Keynote lectures, Oral Presentations and Poster Presentations. The attending delegates include Editorial Board Members of related International Journals. This is an excellent opportunity for the delegates from Universities and Institutes to interact with the world class Scientists. The intending participants can confirm their participation by registering for the conference along with your colleagues. Avail the delegate early bird offer. The main theme of the conference is“In Pursuit of viable High Quality Health Care”. Regards, Healthcare Asiapacific 2017 Operating Committee Healthcare Asiapacific 2017 In Collaboration with Organizing Committee Members 2017 Alireza Heidari Mustafa Z Younis Reza Mofidi California South University (CSU) Florida International University James Cook University Hospital USA USA UK Divyanshu Dua Obeid Al Rashoud Imran Aslan Royal Australasian college of Director of Nursing/Children Bingol University physicians, Australia Specialist Hospital, Saudi Arabia Turkey Raj kumar Healthcare VIT University India Asiapacific 2017 AboutInternational Journals Us Conference Series LLC Conferences • 900 Open Access Journals • 1000 Conferences all over the World every year • 21 Day rapid review process • Well organized scientific program • 30000 Editorial team, 35000 Reviewers team • Renowned speakers and scientists across the • 3.5 Million readers and high visibility globe • More than 100000 • Poster presentations and world class exhibits • Publication immediately after acceptance • Panel discussions and interactive sessions • Quality and quick editorial, review processing • B2B meetings Key features • Perfect platform for Global Networking • User friendly/feasible website translation of Key features your paper to 50 world’s leading languages • Presentation by renowned speakers from all over • Enhanced feature: Audio version of published the world paper • Poster presentations and world class exhibits • Digital articles to share and explore • Interactive Sessions • Sharing option: Social networking enabled • Platform for global networking • Authors, reviewers and editors are provided with • Connecting scientific community scientific credits Special Issues All accepted abstracts will be published in respective Supporting International Journals Each abstract will be provided with digital Object Identifier by Healthcare Asiapacific 2017 Market Analysis Healthcare Asiapacific 2017 Healthcare Asia Pacific welcomes attendees, presenters, and exhibitors from all over the world to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. We are delighted to invite you all to attend and register for the “9th Asia-Pacific Global Summit on Healthcare. The organizing committee is gearing up for an exciting and informative conference program including plenary lectures, symposia, workshops on a variety of topics, poster presentations and various programs for participants from all over the world. We invite you to join us at the Healthcare AsiaPacific, where you will be sure to have a meaningful experience with scholars from around the world. All members of Healthcare AsiaPacific organizing committee look forward to meeting you in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The healthcare market is estimated at $4,430.9 million in 2013 and is expected to reach $21,346.4 million by 2020, growing at a CAGR of 25.2% from 2013 to 2020. Importance & Scope Investments in the right health solutions can lead to a sustainable future with measurable impact, within a generation. If children are healthy, then they can focus on school, eventually pursue a career, and ultimately work toward a self-sustainable. We believe that the economic health depends first and foremost on the physical health of its greatest resource, its people. Global health plays an increasingly important role in global peace and security. It is now necessary to think about health in a global context. Healthcare Asia Pacific is focused on the importance of regular physical activity and health awareness globally. Healthcare Asia Pacific will challenge attendees to new health goals and empower them with tools and resources. By bringing all together, a positive energy is created and attendees will leave motivated to make changes. Healthcare Asia Pacific brings together health practitioners from many disciplines that have a strong interest in advancing health research and prevention strategies. Conference topics include issues that are of special concern to health care. Why Kuala Lumpur ? Kuala Lumpur is the capital of Malaysia, boasting gleaming skyscrapers, colonial architecture, charming locals, myriad of natural attractions and trendy nightspot. KL is widely recognised for numerous landmarks, including the world’s tallest twin skyscrapers (Petronas Twin Towers), Petaling Street flea market, Batu Caves more than 400 million years old and shopping malls. Kuala Lumpur offers a mouth- watering mix of Asian culinary traditions for the food lovers. Kuala Lumpur is vibrant mix are incense-wreathed, colourfully decorated mosques and temples of the country’s Malay, Chinese and Indian communities. An admiration for these ancient cultures is well balanced with a drive to be plugged into the modern world, as evidenced by an exciting contemporary art and design scene and a buzzing digital economy. Malaysia is favourite destination for many multinational companies. Malaysian government is dedicated to create a dynamic and progressive business environment to ensure potential investors are drawn into a thriving economy. More than 3,600 MSC-status companies from 40+ countries operating in Malaysia. Skill specific programs are structured to continuously develop entrepreneurs and businesses to obtain relevant knowledge. With a 4.4% of its GDP spent on healthcare, Malaysia will continue to witness positive growth in its healthcare technology uptake. A growing but ageing population segment and rapid urbanization leading to heightened awareness of disease and healthy living, will be crucial driving factors for the growth of this market. Medical tourism and the emergence of Malaysia as a popular retirement destination, coupled with favourable government initiatives, will ensure the continuous demand for quality care services. Conference Highlights • Healthcare and Management • Healthcare Case Studies • Home Care • Teaching and learning in Global Healthcare • Nursing Education • Cancer and Care • Infectious Disease and Prevention • Healthcare and Chronic Diseases • Psychiatric and Healthcare • Women Health Issues and Care • Paediatric Healthcare • Nutrition and Healthcare • Dental Care • Healthcare Services • Health Informatics • Community Healthcare Why to Attend??? With members from around the world focused on learning about Health Care, this is your single best opportunity to reach the largest assemblage of participants. Conduct demonstrations, distribute information, meet with current and potential customers, make a splash with a new product line, and receive name recognition at this 3-day event. World-renowned speakers, the most recent techniques, tactics, and the newest updates in the fields of Health Care are hallmarks of this conference. A Unique Opportunity for Advertisers and Sponsors at this International event: http://healthcare. global-summit.com/asia-pacific/sponsors.php Target Audience Allied Health Professionals, Health Care Professionals, nurse practitioners, health care Administrators, Physicians, societies, Universities. Members Associated with HealthCare Malaysia residents have excellent access to healthcare in both public and private sectors, covering hospitals, Doctors, Occupational Therapists, Dentists, Pharmacists, Physiotherapists, Nurses, Medicine Practitioners and other allied healthcare professionals. There are numerous public and private hospitals. Members associated in health professional are more than 233000 in Malaysia. Malaysia has a doctor to population ratio of 1.57:1000. Malaysia will have a 2.5:1000doctor to population ratio by 2020. Societies Associated with HealthCare Research in Malaysia • Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia • Malaysian Society of Oncology • Academy of Medicine of Malaysia • Malaysian Society of Ophthalmology • Association of Private Hospitals • Malaysian Society of Rheumatology • Catholic Doctors Association of Malaysia • Malaysian Society of Toxinology • eKMSA • Malaysian Society of Transplantation • FMSAM • Malaysian Thoracic Society • FPMPAM • Malaysian Urological Association • IMU Alumni • Manipal Alumni Association Malaysia • Islamic Medical Association Malaysia • MASO • LCCH Malaysia • MMA Johor • Malaysian Association of Plastic, Aesthetic • MMA Sarawak and Craniomaxillofacial Surgeons • MMA Selangor • Malaysian Association of Social Workers • National Heart Association of Malaysia • Malaysian Association of Speech Language • Neurosurgical Association of Malaysia and Hearing • O&G Society of Malaysia • Malaysian College of Radiology
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