Medtech Multinationals And Turkey's Electronics Giants Tackle Big Tender Offer
Executive Summary
The Turkish government is preparing to put a significant contract for the supply of tens of thousands of advanced imaging and monitoring devices up for grabs; medtech multinationals are teaming up with local manufacturing heavyweights to increase their chances of winning this tender.
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