Mexico: a call for convergence
“As Mexicans we must be prepared for a new stage of our country’s development”. These were the inspiring words of newly elected Mexican President Peña Nieto, who has promised…
The National Institute of Psychiatry Ramón de la Fuente is a decentralized public institution part of the system of National Institutes of Health in Mexico. Founded in 1976 the functions of the Institute are: to conduct scientific research, to instruct qualified personnel to conduct these investigations, to train professionals and technicians in these fields, to treat psychiatric patients and to act as an advisor to other official and private organisms. The Institute participates in the development of health policies by coordinating with institutions at national level with both the government and civil society, by helping in the adoption of new policies in the areas of mental health and substance abuse in its role as member of the National Council against Addictions and organism in charge of mental health in the country. Since 1976 the Institute has been designated as a WHO/PAHO Collaborating Centre and been continuously re-designated every four years until 2015. The Institute possesses three research branches― neuroscience, clinical, epidemiological, and psychosocial research — an education office and an area of clinical services.
“As Mexicans we must be prepared for a new stage of our country’s development”. These were the inspiring words of newly elected Mexican President Peña Nieto, who has promised…
A Regulatory Overview of the Mexican Healthcare market by ALEJANDRO LUNA FANDIÑO, Partner Olivares & Cia. Olivares & Cia T +52 55 5322 3080 F +52 55 5322 3001 E…
Beyond the bright lights of Mexico City’s Santa Fe and Polanco districts, roughly half of Mexicans lack access to quality healthcare or medicines. This presents a challenge for pharma companies…
In the late 1990s, Rodrigo Herrera Aspra wanted to commercialize a new anti-acne formulation, and was advised by a friend who was involved in the pharmaceutical industry to hire a…
As in many emerging countries, it is taking a while for Mexican legislation to catch up with the latest technologies. Alejandra Mendoza, general manager of Genzyme Mexico, says that regulation…
3M is a global company with a very diverse range of activities & business. Can you present us the portfolio of activities of 3M Mexico healthcare division? As a global…
Bioethics encompasses a wide range of disciplines in health care, health science and health policy. Ethical standards apply at all levels inside the company and outside with the stakeholders. Could…
St Jude Medical has over 16,000 employees worldwide, its products are sold in over 100 countries, and specializes in cardiac and neurological medical devices and services. The company established a…
Can you give us a historical overview of the main milestones and achievements of Ottobock since it settled in Mexico in 1995? Ottobock was founded in 1919 by Doctor Ottobock…
Can you give us a historical overview of the company and tell us about the vision behind its creation? Vitalmex is a very humanistic company that puts the patient at…
IMSS is a central pillar in the Mexican healthcare system, covering all Mexicans working for the declared formal private sector. How do you assess the quality of the healthcare that…
PwC has been the advocate of convergence in the industry for a very long time, what does that mean and what are the implications for the Mexican healthcare system? At…
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