Tagged with health

India Gaurav Aggarwal, Director of Lasons India Pvt Ltd and CEO of ‘OneLife’ the consumer division, highlights the key milestones of almost four decades in business that has helped them become a global exporters of Vitamin B3 (Niacin & Niacinamide). With passion, he also shares how he is committed to bring…

Canada Heather Chalmers, vice president and general manager of GE Healthcare Canada, shares the company’s increasing focus on incorporating applied intelligence and digital analytics in its portfolio of innovative solutions, and how these can have significant effects on patient outcomes as well as the whole healthcare system. She further highlights the…

Canada Lisa Purdy, who leads the healthcare & life sciences industry team in Canada and Kelley Dealhoy, global subject matter expert in life sciences M&A and external growth opportunities, discuss advantages and disadvantages of Canada’s fragmented healthcare system, the impact technology has on how companies go about structuring their operations as…

Portugal Maria-Ceu Machado, president of INFARMED the National Authority of Medicines and Health Products, stresses the importance of healthcare restructuring and streamlining work practices in Portugal. In her first year as president, Maria and her team have brought in new rules on medicine approval times, confronted challenges in the reference pricing…

Ecuador Tania Mori Lucero, executive director of the Ecuadorian National Institute of Public Research (INSPI), details the entity’s role in supporting the elaboration of public health policies under the Ministry of Public Health’s umbrella. Mori highlights the important progress that has been made in the country’s research ecosystem and documents the…

Lithuania Lukas Savickas, advisor to the prime minister of Lithuania, highlights the changes needed for the Lithuanian life science industry to become more competitive, while discussing the opportunities awaiting companies willing to invest in the country. Can you please introduce yourself to our international audience as well as the main points…

Estonia Riho Tapfer, director of the Association of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers of Estonia (APME), explains that a modern healthcare system and better medical care will require the widespread adoption of electronic health information which, in turn, allows for changes in important areas including prevention and more personalized care tailored specifically to a patient’s genetic…

Latvia Anda Čakša, Latvia’s minister of health since 2016, discusses her current priorities, regulatory reform, areas of strengths and weaknesses in the nation’s healthcare infrastructure, e-health, and combating the threat of non-communicable diseases. What have been your main achievements since assuming position as health minister back in 2016? “The e-health system…

Canada Red Leaf Medical, founded in 2009, is unique in its approach to the Canadian healthcare market, being the only company focused exclusively on urology solutions. Charles Ko, managing director, discusses Red Leaf Medical’s foundation, the significance of listening to customers’ needs and how a sound domestic reputation can lead to…

Lithuania Lithuania’s key economic indicators between 2015 and 2018: GDP growth, inflation, unemployment rate, and government budget. Lithuania’s pharma market in terms of both volume and value. Spending on public health in Lithuania. The Lithuanian pharma market split by dispensing types. The public funding of health and pharmaceuticals in Lithuania. Healthcare…

Canada Marc Wayne, serial entrepreneur and a pioneer within the field of medical cannabis discusses his dedication to the field, how cannabis-based therapies have the potential to disrupt the pharmaceutical industry and how now is a SMART time to conduct medical cannabis research.   The cannabis industry is a good example…

UK John Smith, chief executive of the PAGB, the UK’s consumer healthcare industry association, discusses the potential impacts of Brexit on the PAGB’s members, the importance of consumer healthcare to the overall UK economy, and why self-care remains a priority. A year after becoming chief executive of the PAGB, the UK…