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Romania State hospitals in Bucharest are increasingly overloaded with patients due to a lack of resources and specialists. This pressure is amplified by the fact that many Romanians turn to emergency services for even minor conditions. To rectify this situation, the Romanian state recently passed an emergency ordinance which allows private…

China Eurasia Group’s Aditya Bhattacharji examines the unfolding coronavirus outbreak, the prospects for China’s political and economic stability, and how healthcare firms should think about the path forward. China appears to be ground zero for a public health experiment with no recent analogues. The situation—in terms of social and economic dislocation—deteriorates…

Hungary According to Peter Holchacker, director general of Hungary’s Association of Innovative Pharmaceutical Manufacturers (AIPM), “clinical trials initiated by multinational companies, represent, on average, an investment of approximately EUR 300 million each year.” Furthermore, Dr György Bodoky, founder and honorary president of the Hungarian Society of Clinical Oncology (MKOT), adds that…

Romania The Romanian Association of the Self-Care Industry (RASCI) was established in 2016 as the “voice” of the Romanian consumer healthcare industry. Diana Mereu, CEO of RASCI, discusses the association’s mission, the impact of Romania’s political volatility on the industry, the future impact of digitalization on the self-care market, and the…

UAE Growing incidence of lifestyle-related diseases, coupled with high drug prices, are driving up healthcare costs at astounding rates in the Middle East and North Africa, with experts urging preventative measures to reverse the trend.   Healthcare costs in the Gulf region are expected to rise at a greater rate than…

Talent Between 2015 and 2017 PharmaBoardroom met with pharma country managers in Mexico who spoke about the challenges and opportunities present in the Mexican market. Since then, these five stakeholders have moved on to new roles in their ever-expanding careers.    LATAM Expertise Pedro Galvis   Mexico is an interesting mix…

UAE Mediclinic Middle East, the largest private healthcare group in the UAE, is betting on the continuum of care to continue thriving in a highly competitive market. CEO David Hadley explains the company’s presence in the country, with seven hospitals and 21 clinics, and provides insights into the UAE healthcare industry’s…

Czech Republic Robin Turner, general manager of Roche Czech Republic, shares how he transformed the affiliate from a “local” company to a highly engaged member of the Roche group whilst breaking down the obstacles to introducing innovative therapies and making personalized medicine a reality in the Czech Republic. Turner sees the increased…

China The Chinese healthcare market has transformed dramatically in the past few years. There have been many reforms centred around the country’s vision of becoming a healthcare technology powerhouse in the next couple of decades and ‘innovation’ has become a buzzword touted by both foreign and local players alike. But in…

Czech Republic Increasing consolidation and digitalization within the Czech pharmacy sector is forcing consumer healthcare firms to rethink their strategies.   Pharmacy Consolidation Within the Central and Eastern European (CEE) region, the pharmaceutical supply chain is relatively fragmented. However, compared to its neighbours, the Czech Republic has undergone a rapid consolidation and…

Hungary Hungary lags behind much of Europe in terms of healthcare spending, according to the latest OECD report on the country.     Made with Visme Presentation Maker Made with Visme Presentation Maker Made with Visme Presentation Maker

Belgium The second edition of the European Cancer Forum was held in Brussels, Belgium on Tuesday, 29 January 2020. Hosted by MSD in collaboration with the European Cancer Patient Coalition (ECPC), Lung Cancer Europe (LuCE), and Digestive Cancers Europe (DiCE), the theme of this year’s event was “Towards A New Era…