Medicine without diagnostics is blind: closing the global testing gap

Earlier this year, at The MedTech Forum 2026, we spoke with Carlos Eduardo Gouvea, Executive President of the CBDL CÂMARA BRASILEIRA DE DIAGNÓSTICO LABORATORIAL, about the critical role of diagnostics in expanding access to healthcare, enabling prevention, and supporting better patient outcomes.

From home-based testing and personalised medicine to antimicrobial resistance (#AMR) and health system resilience, the conversation highlights a simple truth: healthcare without diagnostics is flying blind.

As Carlos puts it, diagnostics are not a cost. They’re an investment in healthier populations and more sustainable healthcare systems.

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