ARTED Board of Directors Held Official Meetings and Stakeholder Visits in Ankara.
Under the leadership of Secretary General Ferda Bayşu, the ARTED Board of Directors held a series of high-level meetings in Ankara to strengthen the strategic role of the medical technology sector in Türkiye and to more effectively communicate the value of the advanced technologies represented by ARTED members within the healthcare system.
Meetings were held with the following institutions and officials:
- Prof. Dr. Kemal Memişoğlu, Minister of Health of the Republic of Türkiye
- Kutluhan Taşkın, Vice President of the Presidency of Strategy and Budget
- Dr. Adnan Ertem, Deputy Minister of Labour and Social Security
- Attorney Serdar Şenol, General Manager of USHAŞ
- Dr. Hakan Usta, General Director of Public Hospitals, Ministry of Health
- Prof. Dr. Ümit Kervan, President of TÜSEB
Key topics discussed during the meetings included:
- International collaboration in health technologies
- Expanding the adoption of advanced healthcare technologies in Türkiye
- Strengthening public–private sector dialogue
- Predictability and financial sustainability within the healthcare system
- Innovation in healthcare and the future of health technologies
During these meetings, comprehensive discussions were held with key public stakeholders, particularly the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Türkiye, regarding the future of the healthcare system, investments in advanced technologies, international partnerships, the broader adoption of innovative healthcare technologies, the strengthening of the innovation ecosystem, the development of public–private collaborations, the strategic importance of the medical technology sector, and the contributions of ARTED member companies.
The discussions highlighted the critical role of the global expertise, innovative technologies, and high-standard healthcare solutions represented by ARTED members in improving patient outcomes, enhancing the effectiveness of healthcare services, and strengthening Türkiye’s international competitiveness in healthcare.
The contribution of advanced healthcare technologies represented by ARTED members to both patient quality of life and healthcare system efficiency was also emphasized. It was noted that Türkiye’s potential to become a regional hub for health technologies can be further advanced through strong public–private partnerships and sustained collaboration.
The constructive and forward-looking dialogue established with public institutions once again demonstrated medikal device sector’s capacity to contribute meaningfully to policy development processes. In line with Türkiye’s ambition to become a regional center for health technologies, ARTED remains committed to sharing the knowledge, experience, and global perspective of its members with public stakeholders.
We believe that these engagements will create important opportunities not only for ARTED but also for the broader health technology ecosystem. Through ARTED’s strong representation and the contributions of ARTED members, the voice of the medical technology sector continues to be effectively heard in Ankara.
As the Board of Directors, we will continue engagement with policymakers and public institutions in the period ahead. With the support and trust of ARTED members, we are confident that these efforts will translate into stronger collaborations and tangible sectoral achievements in the future.
Key Messages from Ankara Engagements
- Health technologies play a critical role in shaping the future of Türkiye’s healthcare system.
- Public–private sector dialogue is of strategic importance for the sustainable development of the sector.
- The global expertise and experience represented by ARTED members create significant value for Türkiye.