Tagged with HEalth

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…

Singapore Mundipharma’s president of Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa, Raman Singh defines the underlying drivers behind the company’s explosive growth, while sharing his insights on what it takes for pharma companies to truly succeed in modern-day emerging markets. He also elaborates on Mundipharma’s recent decision to…

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 One of the most salient challenges crippling Hungary’s effort to move the health agenda forward is the mass exodus of healthcare practitioners—placing significant pressures on an already overwhelmed system. “If we take the case of pathology as a small specialty among other important specialties in Hungary, we are only 250…

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…

Novartis Dr Ann Aerts, head of the Novartis Foundation, discusses the role the Novartis Foundation plays within low and middle- income countries across the world and how integrating digital health solutions can strengthen health systems and contribute to global health.   We at the Novartis Foundation can leverage the expertise 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…

Ireland Tony O’Brien, Director General of the Irish Health Service Executive (HSE), highlights the reforms instituted in the past few years, key challenges faced, his thoughts on the sustainability of the Irish healthcare system, and his commitment to making it fit for the needs of its patients. The Health Service Executive…