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Spain Fernando Prados Roa, deputy minister of health for Madrid, discusses the health paradigm of the community and elaborates on the role of SERMAS in managing and coordinating the city’s public healthcare system.   What sets us apart in healthcare is our professionals Could you begin by introducing SERMAS – the…

France Frédérique Vidal, the French Minister of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, discusses her plans to create innovation campuses to facilitate the collaboration between industry, institutes and academia. She also highlights the importance of European collaboration in the fields of research and artificial intelligence.   I know first hand the importance…

Malaysia Datuk Seri Dr. Haji Dzulkefly bin Ahmad, Malaysia’s Minister of Health, sets out his vision and key priorities for healthcare in the country over the course of the new parliamentary session.   My approach is to emphasise primary healthcare by allocating enough resources to empower the public health delivery system…

Cyprus With a population of just 1.2 million and a proportionately small pharmaceutical market by EU standards, Cyprus is often overlooked as a healthcare and life sciences investment destination. However, with the island now on the road to economic recovery following the EUR ten billion IMF-ECB-EU troika bailout in 2013, an…

Algeria Djaouad Braham Bourkaib, Director General of Social Security at the Algerian Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security, outline recent regulatory reform in the North African nation and the future of Algeria’s healthcare system.   What can you tell us about the Algerian national policy of health expense reimbursement? We…

Cyprus Constantinos Ioannou, the recently appointed Minister of Health for Cyprus, discusses the upcoming implementation of a national healthcare system in the country, GeSY, his key priorities during these times of change, as well as the impact the new healthcare system will have on the public and the private sector. You…

Portugal Portugal’s Minister of Health, Adalberto Campos Fernandes, details his three-tiered plan for national health in Portugal. He explains that empowering citizens, transforming the sector digitally and ensuring that the proximity of care is readily available to the entire nation are vital elements to combatting pressing problems concerning debt, an aging…

Malta Dr. Christian Cardona, Minister for the Economy, Investment and Small Businesses shares his strategic view on the evolution of Malta, a country boasting no natural resources and limited connectivity, that today proudly stands as the fastest growing economy within the European Union. Cardona details that a strong competitive edge, excellent…

Portugal João Vasconcelos was the Secretary of State for Industry in Portugal over a two year period, terminating in July 2017, over which time he laid the foundations for Startup Portugal and Industry 4.0. In this interview, Vasconcelos discusses the historical reasons behind Portugal’s success, digitalization and why more and more…

Portugal The Portuguese secretary of state for industry invites readers to discover the vibrant tech landscape in Portugal. Ana Teresa Lehmann unravels the reasons why Portugal is such an exciting investment destination and the value of new projects including free tech zones and initiatives to link corporates and startups. Since July…

India Dr. Deepak Sawant, Minister of Public Health and Family Welfare in the Government of Maharashtra, provides insights into some crucial achievements with regards to the state’s infant and child mortality rates, the improvement of Maharashtra’s emergency response and ambulance system, and the prevention of oral cancer. While highlighting the state’s…

Portugal Portugal’s Minister for Science, Technology and Higher Education, Manuel Heitor, details his plan to bring Portuguese scientific and business practices above European averages. Collaboration across industries, increased public and private investment into R&D and innovative global projects will pave the way for Portugal’s progression in Europe. Can you please outline…