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Algeria Mourad Ishak, country president Novartis and general manager Sandoz Algeria reveals Novartis’ investment plan for local production, their “under one roof” project for the Novartis entities, and the key strategies to ensure sustainability within the Algerian market.   You’ve been in Algeria for four years. Can you enlighten our viewers…

Patients Photo Copyright: Olivier Corsan   Alain-Michel Ceretti, president of France Assos Santé (the French Union of the Registered Associations for the Users of the Health System), tells us about his own battle against nosocomial infections and the role of the organization in the protection of patient rights.   Why did…

Innovation Andy A. Liu, CEO of CW Data Technologies, a joint venture between WuXi AppTec and China Electronics Data Corporation at the intersection of Big Data and healthcare, discusses emerging trends in healthcare technology and Hong Kong’s potential as an innovation incubator.   Andy, prior to your current role as CEO…

Algeria Noureddine Issad, general manager of Dar Al Dawa Algeria & Medi Pharma International unveils his ambitions to establish Dar Al Dawa as a major player in the Algerian market through local production of previously untapped product areas and discusses the new position of generics in the Algerian health industry.  …

Spain Ana Fernández of Théa Spain discusses the strategic importance of the Spanish affiliate – the group’s oldest, current trends in Spanish ophthalmology, and what differentiates Théa – as a family-run mid-sized company – from its competitors.   Having taken on your first country manager position in January 2018, what are…

Turkey Ersin Erfa, general manager of Centurion, which recently set up one of Turkey’s largest biotechnology plants in Ankara, dives into the world of double-digit growth and a booming export business, while truly establishing themselves as one of Turkey’s leading biotechnology-focused companies, in addition to their historical expertise in plasma products.…

France Prof. Stanislas Lyonnet, director of the Imagine Institute in Paris, France, explains his organization’s unique ecosystem that brings together researchers, physicians, patients and private actors to find the cure to genetic diseases.   Could you please introduce yourself and tell us why you decided to take the helm of the…

Spain Spanish stakeholders have been trailblazing the concept of the “liquid hospital”, which envisions the virtual and physical expansion of healthcare provision beyond the parameters of the traditional centralized hospital structure. The aim is to leverage connectivity, telemedicine, the Internet of Things (IoT) along with social media to co-opt patients, families…

Medtech Aditya Bhattacharji manages Eurasia Group‘s healthcare analysis. He calls for healthcare to be given a new prescription. But, will the private sector write it?   The UK’s National Health Service has crippling sustainability challenges.   With many firms in the midst of or preparing for annual strategic planning sessions, it feels appropriate…

Hong Kong George Kwan, managing director of Hoya Lens, one of the first contact lens manufacturers in Hong Kong, introduces recent new innovation introduced to the market, public sector collaboration, and future strategy.   George, could you start by introducing Hoya Lens Hong Kong to our international audience? Hoya Lens Hong Kong…

Algeria Nawel Baba Hamed, general director of Pierre Fabre Algeria, outlines the French company’s product portfolio in Algeria, its dermatological expertise, and the growing significance of its oncology segment.   Could you introduce our readers to Pierre Fabre and its footprint in Algeria? Pierre Fabre is the second-largest dermo-cosmetic laboratory in…

innovation France is attempting to reposition itself as a globally competitive hub for artificial intelligence R&D, with significant state investment aiming to turn Paris into the next Palo Alto. With rapid digitalization and the ever-increasing invasion of artificial intelligence (AI) into all aspects of modern life, France has found itself left…