Supply Chain Risks: Medical Device Shortages in Portugal (eco.sapo.pt)

• Industry warning regarding potential medical device shortages
• Geopolitical instability in the Middle East impacting global logistics
• Call for proactive supply chain safeguards in the health sector

"The Portuguese Medical Devices Association has warned of potential shortages in essential medical supplies if the conflict in the Middle East continues. Supply chain instability, driven by geopolitical friction, threatens to disrupt the distribution of critical medical equipment, necessitating immediate state-level preventative action."