What does Co-Creating Mutual Value Look Like?
Bernard Mohr
Vasant (Vas) Narasimhan, MD, CEO, Novartis writes…
“When it comes to health, low-and middle-income countries often have the most to gain from technology and data science innovations. They can spur leap-frog advances in health outcomes and patient care for entire populations.”
But the aim must not be to duplicate what works in other parts of the world—we need to realize solutions that are right for specific communities.
I visited Rwanda earlier this year and once again witnessed the ways tech in health can accelerate health system strengthening, which is critical to broadening access to medicine. I got to launch drones with Zipline, an innovative supply chain catalyst that delivers medicines, vaccines, and health supplies across rural areas with minimal road infrastructure. I toured the Rwanda Military Hospital, where I met partners who work tirelessly on our clinical trials for novel malaria medicines. I visited Norrsken House, which hosts Africa’s largest health tech hub for entrepreneurs, which is sponsored by the Novartis Foundation and brings together local leaders and innovators collectively working to realize a healthier future for their communities and countries.
I’m proud that for decades, Novartis has invested in community efforts and promising projects like these—important contributions to helping secure a healthier Africa. Building on that commitment, we recently endorsed the Kigali Declaration and pledged $250 million to advance R&D of new treatments against neglected tropical diseases and malaria over five years.
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