Siemens Medical Solutions to send pulses racing at Arab Health 2005

Siemens Medical Solutions, which is one of the world's largest suppliers to the healthcare industry, is set to display imaging systems for diagnosis, therapy equipment for treatment, plus patient monitors, hearing instruments and more at the event, which takes place at the Dubai International Exhibition Centre from February 12-15.

The company will also be showcasing its innovative medical technologies, healthcare information systems, management consulting, and support services.

A progressive player in the fast-expanding Middle East healthcare market, Siemens Medical Solutions prides itself on being on the cusp of the very latest developments in medical technology.

Says Nart Mamser, the division's regional head, "Arab Health Exhibition and Congress 2005 is regarded as one of the greatest gathering of Health Ministry officials, doctors, specialists, healthcare professionals, dealers and distributors in the Middle East. It is the perfect venue for Siemens Medical Solutions to show the industry its very latest innovations to an audience of key decision makers."

Among Siemens' other new devices on display will be the Magnetom Espree, the world's first 1.5 Tesla open bore magnetic resonance imaging system, boasting a compact length of only 125 cm and offering design dimensions previously seen only in computed tomography systems. Unveiled only two months ago at Medica 2004 in Düsseldorf, the Magnetom Espree will be shown to visitors to Arab Health for the very first time.

In addition, Siemens Medical Solutions will show the Somatom Spirit, the newest member of Siemens' Computed Tomography (CT) family which makes multislice CT affordable for every facility.

Siemens Medical Solutions contributes to the health and well-being of people across the globe, while improving operational efficiencies and optimizing workflow in hospitals, clinics, home health agencies, and doctors' offices. Employing approximately 31,000 people worldwide and operating in more than 120 countries, Siemens Medical Solutions reported sales of 7.07 billion EUR, orders of 8.12 billion EUR and group profit of 1,05 billion EUR for fiscal 2004 (preliminary figures).