Government launches master plan to boost medical device industry
14 May 2024 - 05:00
The department of trade, industry & competition has launched a master plan for the medical technology sector in a bid to reduce SA’s reliance on imports and improve the country’s security of supply.
The risks associated with SA’s limited manufacturing capacity for medical devices were sharply exposed during the Covid-19 pandemic, when authorities scrambled to secure products ranging from personal protective equipment to diagnostic tests. About 90% of the medical devices used in SA are imported...
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