Exhibition Information
展会简介
The Exhibition Value of the Hangzhou Primary Healthcare Expo
- The Zhejiang Hangzhou Primary Healthcare Equipment Exhibition (ZIMES) is the longest-running and most influential specialized event for primary healthcare equipment in the Yangtze River Delta region. Hosted by the Zhejiang Provincial Health Commission, it has been successfully held for twenty editions since its inception in 2004, earning recognition as a leading indicator of developments in China’s primary healthcare equipment sector and serving as a core platform for advancing Zhejiang Province’s efforts to build a high‑tech hub for life and health innovation. Adhering to the exhibition philosophy of “drawing on diverse expertise and expanding exchanges,” the event is rooted in Zhejiang while maintaining a global outlook. With the theme “Sharing Health, Achieving Prosperity in Zhejiang,” it has become an essential bridge connecting cutting‑edge medical technologies from around the world with the needs of grassroots healthcare institutions.
- The core value of participation lies in its unique platform that precisely connects decision‑makers involved in grassroots medical procurement, backed by the authoritative endorsement of Zhejiang’s provincial health system. Directly organized by the Zhejiang Provincial Health Commission, the exhibition serves as a key annual venue for medical equipment procurement and selection across all levels of the province’s healthcare facilities. Exhibiting companies gain direct access to core purchasing entities, including grassroots hospitals, community health service centers, and township health clinics. In 2021, the event attracted more than 500 distinguished medical device enterprises from both domestic and international markets, with nearly 90% being Chinese manufacturers, underscoring robust market demand for domestically produced equipment and strong policy support.
- The exhibition has established a one‑stop commercial platform covering all scenarios within primary healthcare. Exhibits span seven major categories of core primary healthcare equipment—radiology, laboratory diagnostics, disinfection, ultrasound, endoscopy, respiratory and anesthesia monitoring, and general-purpose systems—alongside comprehensive solutions, molecular diagnostic product lines, immunoassay offerings, and chronic disease management systems. Both domestic and international companies showcase their latest innovations, highlighting cutting‑edge technologies and digital advancements, and presenting state‑of‑the‑art medical products and solutions to healthcare institutions and professionals.
- The exhibition aligns with three major industry trends—domestic substitution, digital empowerment, and enhanced grassroots capabilities—creating a high‑level technological ecosystem through deep integration of industry, academia, research, and application. Under the 2021 theme “Sharing Health, Achieving Prosperity in Zhejiang,” Aikang Biotech presented its full suite of offerings, including comprehensive primary healthcare solutions, molecular diagnostic product lines, immunoassay platforms, and chronic disease management systems, engaging in extensive, multi‑format exchanges and knowledge sharing with industry veterans. Concurrently, the exhibition provided participating enterprises with intellectual property advisory services, addressing issues such as patent filing, cross‑border infringement disputes, and fee‑based services, thereby helping companies strengthen their capabilities in IP creation, utilization, protection, and management.
- For Chinese enterprises, this exhibition represents a strategic gateway to tapping into the primary healthcare market, accessing government resources, and showcasing innovative strengths. As a national demonstration zone for common prosperity, Zhejiang leads the country in building a robust primary healthcare infrastructure, driving sustained demand for medical devices suitable for grassroots applications. Backed by the authoritative endorsement of the Zhejiang Provincial Health Commission, the exhibition offers enterprises an efficient pathway into Zhejiang’s and the broader Yangtze River Delta’s primary healthcare markets. Through this platform, exhibitors can connect with grassroots procurement networks, seizing early opportunities in the localization, digitalization, and intelligent upgrading of primary healthcare equipment.





