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Dengue on the Rise: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe
What is Dengue? Dengue is a viral infection transmitted principally by the Aedes aegypti mosquito. It is prevalent in tropical and subtropical regions, especially during the rainy season when mosquito populations surge. The disease is caused by four distinct but...
Quick Guide to Medical Device Registration and Market Access in Chile
Chile’s regulatory landscape for medical devices is evolving, and navigating it requires an understanding of the current rules as well as preparation for upcoming changes. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of the requirements for entering the Chilean market,...
The Impact of AI on the Healthcare and Life Sciences Industry: A Transformative Shift
At the AI Action Summit in Paris today, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen made a groundbreaking announcement—an additional €50 billion investment will be made towards AI development, adding to a massive €150 billion already pledged by private...
Streamlining Food Imports and Exports in Argentina
The Argentine government has recently introduced significant changes to enhance and simplify the sanitary processes associated with the import and export of food products. On January 20, 2025, Decree 35/2025 was issued, amending the long-standing Decree No. 2126/1971,...
The Best LATAM Markets for Medical Device Manufacturers in 2025
Latin America (LATAM) is a growing hotspot for medical device manufacturers seeking new opportunities in 2025. With its rapidly evolving healthcare systems, expanding private healthcare markets, and increasing demand for innovative technologies, the region offers...
Important Update: New MERCOSUR Medical Device Registration Regulation in Argentina
In January 2025, Argentina officially adopted the new MERCOSUR Technical Regulation for the Registration of Medical Products (GMC Resolution No. 25/21), replacing the previous GMC Resolution No. 40/00. This marks a significant shift in the regulatory landscape for...
A Bright Start to 2025
The new year is here, and we at LAMA are thrilled to step into 2025 with renewed energy and focus. We want to take this opportunity to thank our clients, partners, and followers for their trust and support throughout 2024—it was a year of growth, progress, and...
Breaking New Ground: Our New Headquarters in Buenos Aires
We are excited to share a significant milestone in our journey Our new headquarters in Buenos Aires, Argentina, is officially open for business! After moving into this space a few months ago, we have been hard at work preparing it to meet the needs of our growing...
How to Register a Medical Device in Colombia
1. Regulatory Overview In Colombia, medical devices are regulated by the Instituto Nacional de Vigilancia de Medicamentos y Alimentos (INVIMA), the National Institute for the Surveillance of Medicines and Foods. INVIMA ensures that medical devices entering the...
How Will the US Elections Affect the Pharmaceutical Industry in Latin America?
How Will the US Elections Affect the Pharmaceutical Industry in Latin America? October was an eventful month in the Americas, and as we enter November much of the world's attention has been focused on the US elections. With deep division between the two major...
