The National Academy of Medicine was founded back in 1864 to bring together the medical and academic community with the objective of constantly searching for solutions to improve the health and needs of the Mexican population. The institution has remained vigorous and active throughout its 150 years of existence. Today it counts with 600 members actively involved in advising public healthcare authorities on public health policies, scientific development and medical education.
Dr Germán Fajardo currently serves as Director General of Health Services at leading Mexican university UNAM, having previously been director of its Faculty of Medicine. In conversation Dr Fajardo emphasises…
Gisela Ayala outlines the Mexican Diabetes Federation’s focus on educating people with diabetes, healthcare providers, and the general public to dispel myths and improve diabetes management. She highlights the significant…
Present in Mexico for over 50 years, the medical device firm Medtronic boasts a large manufacturing footprint in the country. VP for North and Latin America and president of the…
Joao Carapeto outlines Roche Diagnostics’ commitment to innovation, prevention, and diagnostics, emphasizing the need for robust partnerships and increased investment in early detection to address Mexico’s healthcare challenges. He highlights…
FUNSALUD is a leading Mexican think tank focused on improving public health through research, advocacy, and promoting public-private partnerships. As Mexico prepares to welcome a new president, FUNSALUD’s Hector Valle…
This year has seen no less than five GM changes at international pharma companies’ Mexican affiliates. Pfizer, MSD, Roche, Sanofi and Gilead have all taken on new local leadership. In…
Drawing on an industry track record of over 25 years, Fernando Fogarin has recently become the strategic project lead for emerging markets at women’s health specialist Organon. He shares his…
Mexico’s president-elect Claudia Sheinbaum recently revealed some of her key cabinet choices, naming eminent physician and researcher David Kershenobich as the country’s new health secretary. When Kershenobich takes office in…
The Mexican Diabetes Association (AMD) is an organization dedicated to providing education and training to Mexicans living with diabetes and their families. President Gabriela Allard comments on the importance of…
As the country’s most important patient organization for cancer, the Mexican Association for the Fight Against Cancer (AMLCC) focuses on education, prevention and patient support, as well as on influencing…
Federico Prince, general manager and CEO of Laboratorios Kener details the family-run branded generics company’s changing of hands and the rocky patches it went through before becoming the second-largest company…
Guy Jean Savoir, CEO of family-run Mexican pharma Carnot Laboratories explains the company’s USD 150 million investment in a new facility, its plans to focus manufacturing efforts on vaccines and…
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