Tagged with association

Czech Republic Jakub Dvořáček, CEO of the Czech Association of Innovative Pharmaceutical Industry (AIFP), describes the thorough review of the reimbursement scheme the association has worked on alongside other key stakeholders in Czech healthcare and evaluates the major change this will bring in terms of access to innovative medicines for patients. Furthermore,…

UAE Rahja Daher, head of the Health Group for the Swiss Business Council (SBC) Dubai & Northern Emirates discusses the association’s formation, priorities and major challenges, as well as an outline of the healthcare and life sciences sector in the UAE at large.   Dubai is by far still the hub…

Czech Republic Štěpán Svačina, Chairman of the Czech Medical Association (CzMA), gives insights into the challenges that the Czech Republic faces in bringing change to the life sciences infrastructure. Whilst pointing out the areas in which the country is seeing positive advances — efficient communication with key personalities in healthcare such as…

Hungary Prof. Éva Szökő, president of the Hungarian Society for Pharmaceutical Sciences (MGYT), shares her insights on the activities of the society, its collaboration with institutions and industry players in the area of prevention, adherence, public health awareness, translational research, and its future outlook.   [Hungarian] patients are suspicious of prescribed…

Opinion Monica Weldon, CEO and president of Bridge the Gap – SYNGAP Education and Research Foundation, shares her recent experience at the US Drug Law and Regulation course in Washington, DC and expands on the role that patient associations can play in the drug development process.   In today’s environment of…

Czech Republic Martin Mátl, executive director of the Czech Association of Pharmaceutical Companies (ČAFF), shares the key priorities and challenges of the association and its members; assesses the Czech generics ecosystem, and gives insight into the importance of generics in providing a sustainable healthcare environment with ready availability of medicines for patients.…

Hungary Júlia Lipovecz, director of Swisscham Hungary, shares insights into the association and its activities to promote Swiss foreign investment in Hungary, the importance of local collaboration, and how its members perceive the Hungarian economic landscape.   Even though Switzerland is small in stature, the Chamber represents some of the largest…

Hungary Irisz Lippai-Nagy, CEO of AmCham Hungary, shares insights on the drivers contributing to economic growth in Hungary, recent policies and reforms, the role of the association, and policy recommendations to facilitate ease of business.   For international investors and businesses, the most remarkable reform has been the establishment of a…

Hungary Oliver Strommer, newly appointed executive director of the British Chamber of Commerce in Hungary (BCCH), introduces the Chamber and its refocused aim of becoming a more dynamic player in business connectivity between the two countries. Aside from highlighting the activities of the BCCH, Strommer goes on to offer insights into…

UAE The mission of the Swiss Business Council (SBC) is to provide a forum for Swiss executives and those with Swiss business interested to identify, discuss and pursue common interests regarding their activities. Peter Harradine, president of SBC Dubai & Northern Emirates discusses FDI inflows into the UAE, the strategic significance…

Puerto Rico Dr Yussef Galib-Frangie Fiol, president of the Puerto Rico Medical Association (PRMA), the oldest medical association on the island, discusses solutions for the current shortage and burnout of physicians in Puerto Rico. Galib-Frangie Fiol also wants to see the Association act as a facilitator for dialogue between government, academia and…

USA BioNJ’s president and CEO Debbie Hart reflects on the association’s mission of creating a robust and engaging life sciences ecosystem in New Jersey. Hart also outlines how BioNJ is hoping to continue to grow the region’s reputation as a hub that stands out for its level of expertise, favourable geographic…