Turkey Photodynamic Therapy Market Outlook

turkey photodynamic therapy market outlook (2018 to 2032) turkey is a key market for photodynamic therapy (pdt) due to its rapidly aging population, high prevalence of dermatological diseases and rising demand for minimally-invasive treatments. pdt is currently used for treating several skin and mucosal cancers in turkey, mainly actinic keratosis, non-melanoma skin cancer and minimally-invasive superficial bladder tumors. the turkish government has been actively supporting pdt market development through supportive policy measures such as encouraging market entry of foreign players, providing grants and subsidies and making efforts to enhance public and private healthcare facility infrastructure. also, the implementation of the "demographic structuring health bill" in july 2019 aimed to improve service accessibility of pdt. the major factors that will drive the growth of the turkish market for pdt include the growing demand for minimally-invasive treatments for cancer; rising awareness about pdt thereby stimulating demand for targeted therapies; introduction of innovative technologies such as led-based pdt for skin and respiratory diseases; and increased affordability and availability of pdt with supportive policies and public funding. in terms of research activities, there are currently few major research projects and clinical trials ongoing in turkey for pdt, which are expected to add to its commercial potential over the forecast period. the main players in the turkish pdt market include elektrolite, illuminex, and elenium. these companies are focussed on the development of innovative pdt technologies and are actively setting up distribution networks. the market will be further augmented by the entry of new players in the coming years. in conclusion, the increasing incidence of cancer cases and demand for non-invasive treatments, the recent introduction of light-emitting diode (led) and cost-effective pdt technology and the supportive policy framework will drive the turkish pdt market during the forecast period (2018 to 2032).