SAN DIEGO, March 01, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bridgetech Holdings International Inc. , a company focused on maximizing the potential of emerging healthcare products and services in the U.S. and Asian markets, and Wu Jieping (WJP) Medical Foundation, a non-profit organization under the Ministry of Health (MOH), and approved by both the MOH and the Ministry of Civil Affairs in China, announced today that they are partnering to develop the largest healthcare web portal in China. World renowned healthcare institutions from both the U.S. and China will provide content to the non-profit site, which will include accurate and detailed medical information for physicians and the public.

According to Michael Chermak, Chairman and CEO of Bridgetech, the portal will include the latest Western and Chinese medical research and treatment options to assist medical professionals in China with diagnosis and research. Chermak noted that the public would also benefit from the highly reliable information. "There is no market leading healthcare web portal, like a WebMD, in China," he said. "This partnership teams the leading healthcare foundation, and all of the key healthcare organizations in China, with our technical expertise and U.S. institutional relationships. Frankly, this is tremendous first-time undertaking. Our united mission is for a healthier community throughout China."

Endorsements from China include a number of distinguished institutions such as The China Charity Federation; The China Association for Science & Technology; The Chinese Medical Association; The Chinese Medical Doctor Association; The Chinese Hospital Association; The Chinese Pharmaceutical Association; The Chinese Nutrition Society; The Chinese Nursing Association; and the China Sex Association.

Bridgetech's partner in the development of this vital health care portal, the highly regarded WJP Medical Foundation, works with an extensive network of more than 300 of China's most esteemed hospitals. "This is the ideal relationship for us to disseminate reliable health care information to the largest number of medical professionals, hospitals and consumers," said Chermak. "This venture initiates our long-term commitment to introduce world-class healthcare products and services to China."

Dr. Fang Jun, Secretary General of WJP Medical Foundation and one of China's most respected medical professionals, said, "We truly are pleased with this collaborative relationship. Bridgetech's vast connection to major healthcare organizations in the U.S. immediately brings the world's most up-to-date medical information to our Chinese medical professionals and members of the public." Dr. Fang added, "Our ultimate goal is to significantly enhance the overall quality of healthcare education and the art and science of medicine in China."

According to Chermak, this philanthropic enterprise already has received endorsements from Vanderbilt University; Amcare (an affiliate of Johns Hopkins Medicine International); University of California, San Diego; and the Mary Crowley Medical Research Center. "We also have received strong interest in this project from key medical and professional organizations in the United States, including leading medical societies, academic institutions and healthcare organizations."