China & India | Health~Holland Country Update
China remains the world’s second-largest economy, with the Netherlands as its third-largest European trade partner. China is facing rising healthcare demand driven by urbanization, income growth, and an aging population of over 310 million aged 60-plus. The Healthy China 2030 initiative continues prioritising prevention, access, and digital technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), with the government accelerating AI and telemedicine rollout. Sustained reforms, insurance expansion, and digital health innovation underpin China’s healthcare transformation, while Dutch expertise in elderly care, e-health, and medical devices is increasingly sought for its growing life sciences and healthcare sector.
India’s MedTech sector is undergoing major growth and transformation, shaped by supportive government policies and a focus on innovation and patient care. New initiatives like the National Medical Devices Policy and the “Made in India” campaign are encouraging local manufacturing and partnerships, while also making it easier for foreign and domestic companies to collaborate. The nation’s digital health efforts, especially the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, are modernizing how patients and doctors connect and access care. Collaborating with Indian partners opens doors to fast, affordable innovation and access to a large and diverse patient population.
How this event supports your growth
This webinar is designed to foster collaboration and understanding between the Netherlands and China & India in the healthcare sector. The program will provide insights into healthcare policy developments, collaboration opportunities, and market developments that are creating opportunities for Dutch organizations.
What to Expect
During this webinar, you will get informed about the latest trends and developments in China’s and India’s LSH sectors through multiple perspectives. With interactive presentations and Q&A sessions, you will gain insights into how the market has evolved and gain perspective on challenges and opportunities for Dutch LSH entrepreneurs in the LSH-sector in China and India.
Programme
The program is still under development but will include the following components:
- Welcome & Introduction – Daphne Elberse, Project Manager, Task Force Health Care
- Latest Trends and Developments of China’s LSH sector – Introduction to the new Health Counselor in China – Jojanneke Kraan, Counselor for Health, Welfare & Sport, Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in China
- Q&A
- Latest Trends and Developments of India’s LSH sector – Presentation of the recent MedTech study report – Nico Schiettekatte, Counselor for Health, Welfare & Sport, Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in China
- Q&A & Closing – Daphne Elberse, Project Manager, Task Force Health Care
Source: Task Force Health Care