Update: Russia to substitute around 80% import of medical devices with domestic products by 2020
Russia is fully prepared to restrict import of medical devices by boosting the manufacture of domestic products by 2020.
Imported stents capture 96% of Russia’s coronary stents market
According to the chief coordinator of a study conducted in Russia comparing domestic coronary stents with branded imported ones, the Russian domestic coronary stents market...
Philips confident of Brazilian economy’s recovery, likely to shrink by 1.2% due to higher inflation & falling currency
Philips is confident of economic recovery in Brazil and is forecasted to shrink by 1.2% this year amidst higher inflation and a relaxed currency.
Peru chosen as testing destination for rapid assessment of malaria (RAM) device
Disease Diagnostic Group has developed a new reusable and portable device for the diagnosis of malaria fitted with two magnets and a laser pointer.
Mexico, Turkey appreciated as major markets for medical tourism
The Health tourism market is expected to grow exponentially over 2014–2020. The demand for medical tourism is rising across the nations in Asia Pacific and Latin America...
Mexico to become an investment destination due to increasing healthcare demands
Growing healthcare demands to serve a flourishing middle class and an aging population of Mexico is turning out to be an opportunity for private investments...
The World Bank approves USD 402.5 million for projects under partnership strategy with Argentina
The World Bank has approved two projects worth USD 402.5 million targeting healthcare and rural development in Argentina under a partnership strategy with Argentina.
Latin America EHR systems market likely to grow at 7.15% CAGR over 2014–2019
SaaS-based EHR solutions have been successful in enhancing the performance of healthcare institutions and reducing the IT infrastructure cost.
Latin American interventional cardiology market to grow over next decade as economy moves up & government investments rise
According to a report published by Decision Resources Group, the interventional cardiology market is predominantly influenced by geography.
PAHO/WHO, World Bank reports Latin America & Caribbean include additional 46 million people in health coverage
According to a report published by the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) and the World Bank, Latin America and the Caribbean have achieved a significant milestone...
