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China Adam Dunnett, secretary general of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China (European Chamber) outlines the organization’s three key roles of advocacy, providing business intelligence and strengthening the European business community. He also details an extraordinarily productive past six months – during which the European Chamber held meetings with…

China Pierre Faury, co-President of the French Healthcare Alliance in China as well as vice-President of Sanofi China in charge of Commercial Excellence, shares the mandate of the French Healthcare Alliance and its objective to bring together French companies in China, in collaboration with the French Embassy, to support the development…

Spain Daniel-Anibal Garcia Diego, president of the Spanish Haemophilia Federation (FEDHEMO), discusses the current situation of haemophilia treatment and healthcare coverage in Spain, as well as the unique challenges created by the autonomous regions of the country. He also gives insight into FEDHEMO’s ongoing initiatives and future objectives.   Spain is…

France Guy Maugis, president of the Franco-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry, explains the impact of the Macron government on the attractiveness of France as well as the importance of a strong relationship between Germany and France in times of political uncertainty. He also highlights the role of the chamber in…

Spain Carlos Rus Palacios, general secretary of the Alliance of Spanish Private Healthcare (ASPE), the association of private hospitals and private health centers in Spain, delivers his message on the importance of the private sector within Spain’s healthcare system and the shift in mindset that must be realized by health stakeholders…

Spain Maria Begona Barragan Garcia, president of GEPAC – the Spanish Group of Patients with Cancer – discusses the necessity of the group and its role in Spain’s healthcare system, in addition to how the voice of the patients is now stronger than ever.   GEPAC represents 88 different cancer organizations…

Spain Ruth Vera highlights how the Spanish Society of Medical Oncology (SEOM) works to be the premier partner in the Spanish oncology ecosystem and the main cancer problems Spain is currently experiencing. Furthermore, she suggests how Spain can improve its oncology care and her aspirations for the future.   As in…

Korea Kyung Kook Lee, chairman of KMDIA, explains the association’s role in working with the medical devices industry to boost both the local market and to raise Korea’s profile as a global hub for medical devices. Lee concludes with his assessment of Korea’s potential in the medical devices industry, especially with…

Spain Luis Maria de Palacio Guerrero, president of the Federacion Empresarial de Farmaceuticos Españoles (FEFE) lifts the lid on plans to reunite the regional affiliates under the national FEFE umbrella. He also discusses the impact of independent pharmacies in Spain and the future challenges for such a system, in particular, the…

Spain Miguel Valdés, director of Fedifar, the Spanish wholesaler federation, highlights the challenges impacting the local wholesaler network and the unique nature of Spanish wholesaler ecosystem, with the majority of players being cooperative-owned pharmacies. Furthermore, he sends a message about the long-term sustainability of the industry and what must be done…

China Kang Wei, managing director for the R&D-based Pharmaceutical Association Committee (RDPAC) under the China Association of Enterprises with Foreign Investment, shares her priorities for RDPAC in the next few years, her members’ contribution to the Chinese healthcare environment and the national Healthy China 2030 strategy, as well as the importance…

Korea Sean Kim, senior director at the Korea Research-Based Pharma Industry Association (KRPIA) gives his assessment of the role of MNCs within the pharma industry in South Korea.   At the moment the main concern is that Korean prices are too low Could you provide our readers with an introduction to…