Anne Lévy – Director-General, Federal Office of Public…
As part of the Federal Department of Home Affairs, the Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH) is responsible for public health in Switzerland;…
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Jürg Utzinger – Director, Swiss Tropical & Public…
Prof Dr Jürg Utzinger of the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH) outlines the organisation’s important role within the global…
Belgium Appoints ‘Corona Commissioner’ to Coordinate COVID-19…
The new Belgian government has moved to streamline its response to the COVID-19 crisis with the appointment of Pedro Facon, director general for…
Has the Time Truly Come for Trudeau’s ‘National Pharmacare’…
As the only country in the world to boast a universal healthcare system that does not cover prescription drugs, Canada has been struggling with the…
Indian Pharma Market to Grow by 12-14% Up to 2023
The USD 41 billion Indian pharma industry, the world’s third largest by volume and 13th largest by value, stands to grow by between 12 and 14…
Muhammad Ali Pate – Global Director for Health, Nutrition…
Dr Muhammad Ali Pate, Global Director for Health, Nutrition and Population at the World Bank as well as Director of the Global Financing Facility for…
Belgium Healthcare Data Snapshot 2020
An overview of health and healthcare in Belgium with data on the country’s leading causes of death, healthcare expenditure and hospital…
Canada Pharma Data Snapshot 2020
Up-to-date data and infographics on the Canadian pharma market including an overview of market dynamics, pharmaceutical and biologics spending,…
Nordics Pharma Snapshot 2020
A selection of data on the Nordic pharma markets (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden), including market value, R&D spend, production,…
Cancer in the USA: A Snapshot
In recent years the US has seen an overall decease in cancer deaths thanks to innovative medicines and treatments. However, much work remains to be…
“Medication Adherence” is a Lunatic Endeavour
John G. Singer outlines why a focus on patients’ adherence to their medication is not necessarily useful in working to improve health outcomes…
Gerard Anderson – Professor, Johns Hopkins University…
Dr Gerard Anderson of Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health critiques the US response to the COVID-19 pandemic, before explaining…
