By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - The South African Medical Technology Industry Association (SAMED) this month begun tracking and measuring the performance and practices related to women's inclusion, diversity and empowerment within the medtech industry. Out of 154 member companies, 40 have already pledged their participation in what's known as the "SAMED Women Empowerment Index". The intention is to have all SAMED members participate as well as encourage non-member medtech organisations to join the industry's drive for gender equality. Tracy Moonsamy of Beier Drawtex Healthcare says this greater focus on women's inclusion will create a greater sense of belonging... 

<p>By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - The South African Medical Technology Industry Association (SAMED) this month begun tracking and measuring the performance and practices related to women's inclusion, diversity and empowerment within the medtech industry. Out of 154 member companies, 40 have already pledged their participation in what's known as the "SAMED Women Empowerment Index". The intention is to have all SAMED members participate as well as encourage non-member medtech organisations to join the industry's drive for gender equality. Tracy Moonsamy of Beier Drawtex Healthcare says this greater focus on women's inclusion will create a greater sense of belonging... </p>

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