05-Nov-15 US-based digital health platform provider Validic has announced a slew of achievements over the last year, including new customers, 68% more integrated devices and applications, and international expansion. The company says it is now "reaching more than 160 million lives in 47 countries" and has built a presence in 11 countries, spanning Asia, Latin America, Europe and the Middle East. [image: Validic]

22-Oct-15 Although growth in emerging markets is slowing, Abbott CEO Miles White remains upbeat about the prospects in countries like China. During 3Q 2015, Abbott saw revenue in emerging markets soar 21%. “Policies focused on expanding access to care and favorable trends, including increasing birth rates, aging populations, and adoption of Western standards and technologies, are all driving growth,” said White. [image: MD + DI].

01-Oct-15 Mexico is the best medical device manufacturing hub among Mexico, Costa Rica and China, according to CPI. Tijuana-Baja California region of Mexico is a special resource of labor, proximity and cost savings for a medical device manufacturer. Mexico stands second among Latin American medical device manufacturers and fifth among global manufacturers. [image: Global Health Intelligence]

20-Sep-15 The Brazilian government will reduce the healthcare sector disbursement of USD997 mn in 2016. To break the overall budget deficit, government has announced nine measures, which includes job cuts in the public sector, reduction in salaries of civil employees, reductions in funding to pace growth programme, suspension of tenders, reduction in discretionary spending, reduction of ministries and other measures. [image: SASBE 2012]

01-Sep-15 Global logistics provider Agility has opened a Pharmaceutical Competence Center in São Paulo, Brazil. The dedicated facility will offer pharma companies world-class solutions and industry know-how in pharmaceutical and life sciences logistics. Brazil is in the midst of economic and healthcare reforms, making it vital for pharma companies to minimize risk and reduce their operating costs. [image: Agility]