Mexico Dr. David Kershenobich Stalnikowitz, General Director of the Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán on the myriad issues surrounding diabetes in Mexico and how the Mexican healthcare system can evolve. You have highlighted the importance of the institute operating as a reference center. What have been some…
Mexico Consuelo Albarrán, co-founder and CEO of DEFI Latina Healthcare, showcases the increasing added value brought by this leading Cofepris-authorized third party (ATP) to the pharmaceutical industry, the recent expansion of the company’s capacity into the biotech field, and its readiness to increase collaboration with both pharma companies and Cofepris to…
Luxembourg Luxembourg has a young and ambitious life sciences community, which has identified four aspects of personalized medicine where the country has significant potential: digital health, neurodegenerative diseases, molecular diagnostics and immune-oncology. Thomas Dentzer, Head of the Life Sciences sector in Luxembourg, discusses the flexible and supportive atmosphere for companies and…
Philippines Stephanie Franco, Managing Director of Fresenius Medical Care in the Philippines, emphasizes the strategic importance of the Asia-pacific region to Fresenius Medical Care’s future growth and outlines her goals for the company and its role within both the renal space and the Filipino healthcare ecosystem. We have seen an increased…
Czech Republic One of the very first former-communist European states to attain a successful economic transition, the Czech Republic today puts across a compelling argument for being regarded as one of the regional leaders in pharmaceuticals, healthcare and life sciences. In the Czech Republic we have the right balance between sophisticated…
Pfizer Rodrigo Puga, the recently appointed general manager of Pfizer Mexico, documents his strategic priorities to further strengthen the company’s performance in Mexico and consolidate Pfizer’s leadership within the Mexican market and the overall healthcare eco-system of the country. You were appointed country manager of Pfizer Mexico in June 2016, while…
Mexico Carlos Abelleyra Cordero, CEO Spanish Latin America of Aspen Labs, describes the rapid development of Aspen’s operational capacity throughout the region, in line with the company’s ambition to ultimately establish itself as the commercial partner of choice of big pharma companies in Latin America. He also documents Aspen’s focus on…
Ireland Geraldine Freeman, Commercial Director at Johnson & Johnson Consumer Business in Ireland, discusses the increasing trend towards self-care in Ireland and the importance of the self-care agenda within the context of rising healthcare expenditures; the strong legacy of Johnson & Johnson in Ireland with leadership positions across most market segments;…
Hungary While pharmaceutical products and healthcare financing dominate the majority of discussions surrounding the improvement of health outcomes, health literacy still remains a core issue that, if left unaddressed, may vary well hinder Hungary’s ability to push its health agenda forward and create a more sustainable system moving forward. According…
Mexico José Reyes Baeza Terrazas, general director of ISSSTE (Institute for Social Security and Services for State Workers) documents some of the institution’s key specificities that make it one of the most complete social security organizations in all Latin America, while he reveals his strategic priorities to ensure ISSSTE becomes a…
Mexico Brothers Juan José and Andrés Aguirre Salazar of Grupo Bruluart discuss recent developments in the group and the strategic approach behind Bruluart’s impressive growth, helping it to proudly stand as one of the foremost healthcare companies in Mexico. Grupo Bruluart contains well-established pharmaceutical manufacturers, a distribution company, and one of…
Switzerland Lukas Engelberger discusses the challenges and benefits of the healthcare system in Switzerland and the Canton of Basel-Stadt, new milestones in dentistry and the organizational structure between the hospitals and the canton, as well as the federal and cantonal jurisdiction. You are now two years into your four-year mandate as…
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