Turkish Medtechs Face The Constant Challenge Of Sailing In Stormy Seas
Executive Summary
The pandemic has exacerbated the problems of the Turkish medical device industry, which was already struggling for survival and growth in a hostile policy environment. Local blood bag manufacturer Kansuk Laboratory talked to Medtech Insight about the difficulties it faces.
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