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Bridgetech Announces Addition of Harvard Health Publications As Content Provider in Its Development of a Healthcare Web Portal in China

Posted on: Monday, 19 March 2007, 09:01 CDT

SAN DIEGO, March 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bridgetech Holdings International Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: BGTH.PK) , a company focused on maximizing the potential of emerging healthcare products and services in the U.S. and Asian markets, announced today that it has added Harvard Health Publications, the consumer publishing division of Harvard Medical School, to its list of esteemed content providers which included notable academic institutions and NGOs in the development of the largest healthcare web portal in China.

According to Michael Chermak, Chairman and CEO of Bridgetech, the addition of Harvard Health Publications demonstrates Bridgetech's ongoing commitment to provide China with a tremendous scope of reliable sourced information in the area of medical science and treatment. "We are committed to providing China with the most comprehensive medical information available from the world's most distinguished institutions," said Chermak.

"The mission of Harvard Health Publications is to improve health and quality of life by helping create a better informed public," said Dr. Anthony L. Komaroff, Editor-in-Chief of Harvard Health Publications and Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. "Making our health information available in China significantly extends our reach and effectiveness in serving that mission."

About Bridgetech Holdings International, Inc.

Bridgetech is leveraging its extensive network of relationships in China and the U.S. to capitalize on the demand for Western healthcare in Greater China. The company is bringing emerging drugs, devices and diagnostics to Greater China, with an initial focus on oncology. For additional information, please visit Bridgetech at http://www.bthi.com/.

About Harvard Health Publications

Harvard Health Publications, the publishing division of Harvard Medical School, publishes authoritative health information for the general public in many media on a wide range of health-related topics. Its publications include books, newsletters, special health reports, a syndicated weekly newspaper column, health information published in magazines, and web content. For additional information, please visit http://www.health.harvard.edu/.

Forward-Looking Statements.

Statements contained in this press release that are not statements of historical fact are "forward-looking statements" as that term is defined under federal securities laws, including, without limitation, all statements concerning expectations, beliefs, goals, intention or strategies for the future of Bridgetech. Forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as "goals,""plans,""believes,""will,""expects" and other words of similar meaning used in conjunction with, among other things, discussions of future operations, financial performance, product development and new ventures. Many factors could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement. Investors are cautioned not to place any undue reliance on any forward-looking statements.

Contacts: Media Relations: Vince Heald, Beck Ellman Heald - 858-453-9600 vheald@behmedia.com Investor Relations: Redwood Consultants, LLC - 415-884-0348

Bridgetech Holdings International Inc.

CONTACT: Media Relations, Vince Heald, of Beck Ellman Heald, +1-858-453-9600, vheald@behmedia.com; or Investor Relations - Redwood Consultants, LLC,+1-415-884-0348, both for Bridgetech Holdings International Inc.

Web site: http://www.bthi.com/http://www.health.harvard.edu/

Source: PRNewswire-FirstCall

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