Health
From The Report: Turkey 2013
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Although the health system faces an array of challenges, including human resource shortages, disparities between regions and rising costs, significant gains in the quality and accessibility of care have markedly improved the wellness of Turkey’s population. Moreover, as the economy expands, health companies and investors are well positioned to capitalise on growth opportunities in private hospital development, pharmaceuticals production and medical device manufacturing. Now that Turkey has secured its place among the emerging market leaders in public health, the country is seeking to leverage the system as a platform for economic growth.

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