{"id":11082,"date":"2024-07-05T11:45:52","date_gmt":"2024-07-05T10:45:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demo.xltechglobal.com\/mediworld\/betav2\/?p=11082"},"modified":"2024-07-06T07:14:37","modified_gmt":"2024-07-06T06:14:37","slug":"how-is-pfizer-transforming-healthcare-in-mena-through-innovation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/demo.xltechglobal.com\/mediworld\/betav2\/how-is-pfizer-transforming-healthcare-in-mena-through-innovation\/","title":{"rendered":"How is Pfizer Transforming Healthcare In MENA Through Innovation?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"11082\" class=\"elementor elementor-11082\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-44bc12da elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"44bc12da\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1b4dc5fb\" data-id=\"1b4dc5fb\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7bb502c3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7bb502c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.22.0 - 26-06-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<strong>Interview: Poonam Chawla\nEdited: Ayesha Rashid<\/strong>\n\n<strong>Pfizer&#8217;s commitment to advancing healthcare through cutting-edge technology and innovative therapies remains steadfast, poised to redefine the future of global health for generations to come<\/strong>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11093\" src=\"https:\/\/demo.xltechglobal.com\/mediworld\/betav2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Pfizer.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"100%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/demo.xltechglobal.com\/mediworld\/betav2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Pfizer.jpg 620w, https:\/\/demo.xltechglobal.com\/mediworld\/betav2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Pfizer-300x196.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/>\n\nSince its founding in 1849 by Charles Pfizer and Charles Erha, Pfizer has been a stalwart in advancing medicine and technology, shaping global health for 175 years.\n\nThroughout its history, Pfizer has pioneered transformative advancements that have touched the lives of millions worldwide.\n\nAs Pfizer commemorates its anniversary in 2024, it celebrates a legacy of ground breaking achievements while looking forward with optimism and determination.\n\nWith a renewed focus on oncology and on going commitment to innovation, Pfizer remains dedicated to discovering new treatments and medications that improve patient outcomes across a spectrum of diseases and conditions.\n\nGuided by a team of passionate scientists and suppor ted by a workforce of nearly 80,000, Pfizer continues to drive medical progress, delivering over 300 medicines that make a tangible difference in patients&#8217; lives every day.\n\nAs Pfizer looks ahead, its commitment to advancing healthcare through cutting-edge technology and innovative therapies remains steadfast, poised to rede\udbc0\udcf6ne the future of global health for generations to come.\n\nPfizer&#8217;s Regional President for the Middle East, Russia, and Africa (MERA), Patrick van der Loo, underscores the company&#8217;s steadfast dedication to advancing healthcare through innovative medicines, vaccines, and supply chain solutions in this interview.\n\nHe discusses Pfizer&#8217;s pivotal role in addressing regional healthcare challenges, enhancing local infrastructure, and fostering professional development across diverse communities.\n\nPatrick van der Loo highlights Pfizer&#8217;s commitment to driving medical progress and improving patient outcomes throughout the MENA region, re\udbc0\udcf8ecting on the company&#8217;s enduring legacy of innovation and its vision for the future of global health.\n\n<strong>Looking back on Pfizer&#8217;s 175 years of history, what stands out to you as the company&#8217;s most significant milestone or achievement?<\/strong>\n\nReflecting on Pfizer&#8217;s 175-year history, it&#8217;s challenging to pinpoint just one achievement. However, several milestones stand out as pivotal moments for the company.\n\nFirst, the mass fermentation of penicillin during World War II stands as a critical breakthrough that saved countless lives and laid the foundation for Pfizer&#8217;s future.\n\nSecond, our contributions to breast cancer treatments and recent advancements in lung cancer therapies represent significant strides in oncology.\n\nThird, our pioneering work in developing the first mass-produced mRNA vaccine during the pandemic marks a historic achievement in public health.\n\nLastly, our commitment to improving access to healthcare for underserved communities globally underscores our broader impact beyond product successes.\n\nThese achievements collectively define Pfizer&#8217;s legacy of innovation and societal contribution over the years.\n\n<strong>What are some of the most pressing healthcare challenges specific to the region that Pfizer is actively addressing?<\/strong>\nThe healthcare challenges in our region are diverse.\n\nFirstly, there&#8217;s a higher prevalence of certain diseases and conditions compared to other parts of the world, including infectious diseases and specific variants of cancers unique to this region.\n\nAdditionally, the socioeconomic disparity across countries here\u2014from some of the wealthiest to the least developed\u2014affects how healthcare and medicines are accessed and delivered.\n\nThese complexities underscore the need for tailored healthcare solutions that address varying health needs and economic conditions across different nations in the region.\n\nHow does Pfizer contribute to enhancing local healthcare infrastruc ture and fostering professional development in the region?\n\nWe play several pivotal roles in the region. Firstly, ensuring access to medicines through patient access programs, which currently support over 15,000 patients across more than 30 programs in the MENA region. Additionally, through our &#8220;For a Healthier World&#8221; initiative, we make medicines available to low-income countries at cost-plus distribution, operating on a non-profit basis.\n\nAnother critical aspect of our contribution is providing medical education to physicians in underserved regions, bridging the gap with higher-income countries. Lastly, we engage in public-private partnerships, such as our collaboration with Higher Karema in Egypt, bene\udbc0\udcf6ting 4,500 underserved communities through educational initiatives. These efforts extend to high-income countries as well, where we provide specialized training for advanced genomic conditions.\n\n<strong>What vision do you have for the MENA region?<\/strong>\nMy vision for the MENA region is to position it as a leader in Pfizer&#8217;s global innovation efforts.\n\nThis includes enhancing access to novel medicines and fostering a vibrant healthcare community capable of conducting robust research and development tailored to the region&#8217;s specific healthcare challenges, which differ from those in Europe and North America.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Interview: Poonam Chawla Edited: Ayesha Rashid Pfizer&#8217;s commitment to advancing healthcare through cutting-edge technology and innovative therapies remains steadfast, poised to redefine the future of global health for generations to come Since its founding in 1849 by Charles Pfizer and Charles Erha, Pfizer has been a stalwart in advancing medicine and technology, shaping global health [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":11096,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[16],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11082","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cover-story"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/demo.xltechglobal.com\/mediworld\/betav2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11082","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/demo.xltechglobal.com\/mediworld\/betav2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/demo.xltechglobal.com\/mediworld\/betav2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/demo.xltechglobal.com\/mediworld\/betav2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/demo.xltechglobal.com\/mediworld\/betav2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11082"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/demo.xltechglobal.com\/mediworld\/betav2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11082\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11120,"href":"https:\/\/demo.xltechglobal.com\/mediworld\/betav2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11082\/revisions\/11120"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/demo.xltechglobal.com\/mediworld\/betav2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11096"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/demo.xltechglobal.com\/mediworld\/betav2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11082"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/demo.xltechglobal.com\/mediworld\/betav2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11082"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/demo.xltechglobal.com\/mediworld\/betav2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11082"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}