Espicom's in-depth medical device market reports are ideal for executives wanting to understand the key drivers in medical markets and have access to a wealth of statistical data. Each report opens with an outlook section that provides analysis of the market, 5-year market forecasts, national data projections, market outlook and key developments such as regulation, health facilities and government policy. The report also provides extensive background information, population trends, health status, health expenditure, organisation & administration, hospital services, medical personnel, healthcare development, market access information, trade data and essential industry contacts. Included with the report are 3 free quarterly updated outlook reports, enabling you to keep up to date with market developments for a year. Malta represents a small, open economy. Much of the market is concentrated in, and around, Valetta. The country has one major hospital, St Luke's, which is being replaced by Mater Dei. The country has strong links with Europe and the UK in particular. Direct selling is possible, yet a small number of well-established distributors exist on the island. Accession to the EU has made accessing the market even easier. Due to the manufacturing presence of Baxter International, Malta has a strong positive balance of trade.