Reduction of the VAT percentage implemented in the field of health from 18 % to 8 5 has lede to serious problems in importing and selling medical devices and materials.

OECD - SIGMA Committe that will come to Turkey on 21 - 25 June 2004 will discuss with SADER' views on date of 23 June, 2004.

We will be glad you among us in 11th EXPOMED and 7th LABTEK fairs that are organized under the cooperation of SADER and TUYAP.

11 th General Assembly to begin at 8.30 a.m. in Cankaya Hall of Hilton Hotel, Ankara on February 27, 2004 with breakfast.

11 th Plenary General Board Session of our Fund shall gather in Ankara headquarters on 11.00, on Thursday, February 12, 2004. In case the absolute majorty cannot be reached, the meeting shall be held on 08:30, on Thursday, Friday 27, 2004 in Kavaklıdere Hall of Ankara Hilton Hotel.

Mr. Philip Cooper, Financial Director and Project Leadre of "Reproductive Health Programme in Turkey" visit SADER.