Medical devices access in asian countries: Sustainable growth trajectory in India

Technologically advanced solutions for treatment of diseases, scientific rigor & research has seen tremendous growth in therapeutic usage of medical devices ^[1]. The role of ‘Make in India’ initiative becomes of utmost importance as a driving force for technological advancement of medical devices industry ^[2]. However, challenges exists & need to be addressed in providing affordable healthcare by producing medical devices that are cost competitive and effective to increased access ^[2]. Asian Countries like Japan, China and South Korea are foremost in the Medical devices sector ^[3].

This paper probes the sustainability of ‘Make in India’ policy with the growth trajectory of Asian countries in medical devices discusses; ways of overcoming challenges through regulations, policies and other stakeholders contribution.