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Ecuador Dr. Byron Ruiz Romero of the Banco de Desarrollo del Ecuador discusses the role of the organization within Ecuador and the major public health issues currently facing the country. The Development Bank changed its name from ‘Banco de Estado’ to ‘Banco de Desarollo’ in 2015. How does this reflect the…

Portugal Jose Aranda da Silva, the first President of INFARMED and an expert on the Portuguese healthcare sector, comments on the successes of the sector since the crisis and how SiNATS (National System of Health Technology Assessment) is only the start. In addition, he stresses the importance of market access and…

Poland Arjo, formerly Arjo Huntleigh, has undergone a rebrand and established its first formal office in Poland in 2017. Konrad Pianko, president of the CEE region which includes over 22 countries, intends to capitalize on the growth potential in the Polish market, bring innovative rental solutions to the hospital and healthcare…

Portugal ARSLVT exists to make sure that people living in the Lisbon and Tagus Valley have access to quality health care, adapting the resources available to the region’s health needs and complying with and enforcing the National Health Plan. Luis Pisco is confident in Portugal’s development as a healthy nation, and…

Canada Heather Chalmers, vice president and general manager of GE Healthcare Canada, shares the company’s increasing focus on incorporating applied intelligence and digital analytics in its portfolio of innovative solutions, and how these can have significant effects on patient outcomes as well as the whole healthcare system. She further highlights the…

Canada Lisa Purdy, who leads the healthcare & life sciences industry team in Canada and Kelley Dealhoy, global subject matter expert in life sciences M&A and external growth opportunities, discuss advantages and disadvantages of Canada’s fragmented healthcare system, the impact technology has on how companies go about structuring their operations as…

Portugal Maria-Ceu Machado, president of INFARMED the National Authority of Medicines and Health Products, stresses the importance of healthcare restructuring and streamlining work practices in Portugal. In her first year as president, Maria and her team have brought in new rules on medicine approval times, confronted challenges in the reference pricing…

Ecuador Tania Mori Lucero, executive director of the Ecuadorian National Institute of Public Research (INSPI), details the entity’s role in supporting the elaboration of public health policies under the Ministry of Public Health’s umbrella. Mori highlights the important progress that has been made in the country’s research ecosystem and documents the…

Lithuania Lukas Savickas, advisor to the prime minister of Lithuania, highlights the changes needed for the Lithuanian life science industry to become more competitive, while discussing the opportunities awaiting companies willing to invest in the country. Can you please introduce yourself to our international audience as well as the main points…

Latvia Anda Čakša, Latvia’s minister of health since 2016, discusses her current priorities, regulatory reform, areas of strengths and weaknesses in the nation’s healthcare infrastructure, e-health, and combating the threat of non-communicable diseases. What have been your main achievements since assuming position as health minister back in 2016? “The e-health system…

Canada Red Leaf Medical, founded in 2009, is unique in its approach to the Canadian healthcare market, being the only company focused exclusively on urology solutions. Charles Ko, managing director, discusses Red Leaf Medical’s foundation, the significance of listening to customers’ needs and how a sound domestic reputation can lead to…

Lithuania Lithuania’s key economic indicators between 2015 and 2018: GDP growth, inflation, unemployment rate, and government budget. Lithuania’s pharma market in terms of both volume and value. Spending on public health in Lithuania. The Lithuanian pharma market split by dispensing types. The public funding of health and pharmaceuticals in Lithuania. Healthcare…