Defence Healthcare 2009

Developing Effective Healthcare Capability for the Armed Forces

Ensuring that personnel are healthy and remain healthy in both peacetime and whilst on operations in theatre is essential for every military force. Ensuring that policy and practice are in accordance with this imperative requires not only careful planning but also that the right personnel, equipment and support are put in place.

Defence Healthcare 2009 has been designed following the ongoing success of similar IQPC events in Europe and the USA. It focuses on the requirements of Armed Forces in the Middle East to develop a world-class medical capability. The event agenda covers the major topics in addressing the challenges in providing military healthcare, including:

- Medical force protection
- Preparation and readiness for deployment
- Medical logistics and procurement
- Training and recruitment
- Battlefield healthcare

Defence Healthcare 2009 provides an exclusive forum for discussing the major issues and challenges involved in providing medical healthcare to the Armed Forces. By attending you will be able to:

- Share in the knowledge of leading experts
- Learn from the experiences gained over recent conflicts
- Integrate the latest developments in technology and equipment
- Discover best practices
- Evaluate the extent to which capability can be outsourced

Key Speakers Include

- Major General Dr. Mohamed Alhossan, Director, Riyadh Military Hospital, Saudi Arabia
- Major General Alan Hawley, Director General Army Medical Services, British Army
- Brigadier General Abdullah Al Asheikh, Director of Field Medicine, Saudi Arabia Armed Forces Medical Services
- Dr. Bahaa Fateha, Commander of Military Hospital, Royal Medical Services, Bahrain Defence Force

Who Should Attend and Who Will I Meet?

Defence Healthcare 2009 will provide a unique opportunity to meet and hear from senior regional and international figures from the military, government and the defence industry, including:

- Surgeon Generals
- Medical Officers
- Medical Directors
- Heads of Procurement
- Project Directors
 - Personnel Directors
- Commanding Officers of Medical Teams and Facilities
- And many more…