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Affidea sells Bulgarian arm to management

Pan-European diagnostic imaging group Affidea is selling its entire Bulgarian operation to Euromedica, a newly-formed Bulgarian operator run by the group’s ex-COO, for an undisclosed amount.

Why are investors reluctant to invest in mental health? 

There's a European healthcare sector which is ripe for investment, where demand is set to outstrip supply, and where the public sector is content for private operators to help. So why isn't there more interest in building and running psychiatric clinics? Healthcare Europa speaks to Dr Michelle Tempest, partner at Candesic, a bespoke health and social care management consultancy.

Vivalto Santé plans international expansion

French private hospital network Vivalto Santé wants to become more visible on the international stage by buying up facilities in neighbouring countries and setting up offices in North and West Africa in the hope of bringing in more foreign patients, says Guillaume Caille, director for international development.

Synlab buys Finnish diagnostic network

Pan-European lab group Synlab has bought the Finnish imaging and lab player Cityterveys for an unannounced fee. We speak to Dr Martti Kiuru, CEO of Cityterveys.

Insurers still feel the squeeze in Brazil despite labour law changes

Despite being accused of corruption, Michel Temer and his government do have something to celebrate in Brazil this week. The Senate approved a controversial labour reform aiming to combat the country's rampant unemployment. The move has been widely welcome by the private sector but Healthcare Nova speaks to Ricardo Soares, CEO of Brazil’s largest long-term care provider Brasil Senior Living, who thinks it may not be enough to boost the homecare industry.

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