Minister urges boost in local medical device production
Industry leaders welcome reforms but call for tax relief and timely certification to sustain growth IV Report KARACHI: Federal Health Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal has called for greater domestic production of medical devices to strengthen patient care and reduce dependence on imports, while industry representatives urged the government to ease taxation and streamline regulations for a more sustainable business environment. Speaking at the 8th Annual General Meeting of the Healthcare Devices Association of Pakistan (HDAP) on September 19, the minister stressed the need for international partnerships, joint ventures, and technology transfer. “Bring international companies to Pakistan for local manufacturing of medical devices, enter into joint ventures, and focus on technology transfer so we can end dependence on foreign devices and ensure national health security,” he said. Kamal underlined that Pakistan has high expectations from its medical device sector, calling for innovation...