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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Medicines for Ireland has released a report focusing on the direct impact of Brexit and COVID-19 on the medicines supply chain. The association has called for long-term plans and solutions instead of temporary fixes for issues related to delays in the import and export of medicines.