Tagged with Healthcare

Mexico Mexico has a long history of public healthcare reforms that have fluctuated along with the changing tides of the country’s government. The latest is an ambitious plan for the Institute of Social Security and Services for State Workers (ISSSTE). Aimed at expanding the reach of public services, the scheme announced…

Saudi Arabia As Saudi Arabia continues its ambitious healthcare transformation under Vision 2030, the Ministry of Health is playing a central role in reimagining the nation’s approach to health and wellness. Fahad bin Abdulrahman AlJalajel, His Excellency, the Minister of Health, outlines key milestones in the shift toward a value-based healthcare system,…

APAC This week’s Asia healthcare and pharma roundup from PharmaBoardroom content partner Selesta covers China’s USD 36.2bn in outbound licensing agreements, Henlius & EssexBio meeting Phase III endpoints, Organon acquiring US rights of tocilizumab biosimilar from Biogen, GE Healthcare’s acquisition of Japan’s Nihon Medi-Physics, Wuxi Biologics’ disposal of vaccine facility to…

APAC This week’s Asia healthcare and pharma roundup from PharmaBoardroom content partner Selesta covers the AACR 2025 ADC pipeline list from China, Puhe out-licensing global rights of a PRMT5 inhibitor to Bayer, AbbVie accusing Genmab of ADC trade secret theft on ADC technology used by ProfoundBio, and Singapore’s A*STAR investing in…

Saudi Arabia With a presence in the region spanning over six decades, Boehringer Ingelheim is entering a new chapter – one defined by deeper partnerships, accelerated innovation, and a broader role in shaping healthcare systems. At the center of this evolution is Abdallah Hamed, leading operations across Saudi Arabia, Gulf, and East…

Saudi Arabia Dr Nasreen Alfaris, a leading Endocrinology, Diabetes, and obesity physician consultant in Saudi Arabia, shares insights into the evolving landscape of obesity medicine in the Kingdom. She discusses her role in establishing the Saudi Obesity Medicine Fellowship Program, the significant strides made in obesity awareness and treatment, and Saudi Arabia’s…

Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia is rapidly transforming into a key battleground for the consumer healthcare industry, and Haleon is positioning itself at the forefront of this shift. With a growing appetite for innovation, a highly engaged consumer base, and a regulatory landscape that demands agility, the company is reshaping its strategy to…

Saudi Arabia Majid Al Fayyadh, CEO of King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC), discusses the hospital’s transformation into a world-class medical and research institution, aligning with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. He shares insights into KFSHRC’s pioneering efforts in oncology, transplantation, genetics, and cutting-edge medical technology, as well as its role…

Saudi Arabia Michio Kondo, Fujifilm’s MEA managing director, discusses the company’s remarkable growth in the Middle East and Africa since 2022, highlighting key developments such as the acquisition of Hitachi’s imaging division in 2021, which expanded their product portfolio to include MRI, CT, and ultrasound equipment. Fujifilm has also strengthened its presence…

Saudi Arabia Dr Adel AlMarshad, MD MPH serves as General Supervisor for the Health and Biotechnology Sectors at the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) as well as Executive Director of Riyadh Megaprojects in Health, Biotechnology, and Medical Tourism. Dr. El Marshad discusses the RCRC’s pivotal role in transforming Riyadh into a global…

MEA Mohammad El Khoury, General Manager of GE HealthCare in Saudi Arabia, explores the company’s evolution—from adopting direct distribution models to pioneering AI-powered diagnostics—while aligning with Vision 2030. By forging strategic public–private partnerships, enhancing training programs, and fostering a culture of accountability and innovation, GE HealthCare is contributing to reshape the…

France At the end of a turbulent and lengthy process, France’s 2025 health budget has finally been approved. This “imperfect” budget resulting from months of debate in a parliament with no absolute majority does not embrace the more radical cost-cutting measures originally proposed. It does raise funding for hospitals by EUR…