JOHNSON & JOHNSON INTENDS TO DEVELOP PRESENCE IN KAZAKHSTAN

The III International Pharmaceutical Forum “Global Pharm” rightfully retains its status as the most effective dialogue platform for identifying new development opportunities and searching for reliable business partnerships.

The head of state has repeatedly noted the importance of cooperation with global players and technology transfer, instructing to increase the share of domestic medicines to 50%.

During the forum, Kazakhstan signed five Memorandums of Cooperation with domestic and foreign companies, including from BigPharma. Thus, a Memorandum of Cooperation and Mutual Understanding was concluded between the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan and Johnson & Johnson LLC.

Johnson & Johnson is one of the world's largest diversified healthcare corporations. The company produces medical products and equipment, as well as medicines.

The parties reached an agreement on the joint development of drug production capabilities in Kazakhstan and clinical trials.

According to the document, joint work will be carried out to improve the level of knowledge of healthcare professionals in matters of modern therapy of socially significant diseases, including through the development of proposals for scientific and educational programs together with organizations of higher and (or) postgraduate education in the field of healthcare.

The company intends to assist in the development of proposals for the introduction of modern diagnostics and treatment of socially significant diseases, to improve patient access to innovative therapy, protection of intellectual property rights, as well as the development of effective cooperation in the field of pharmacovigilance.

Bilateral cooperation also involves assessing the possibilities of public-private partnerships, localization of production or its stages on the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan. In addition, joint collaboration includes changes in regulations to implement value-based, personalized healthcare.

In conclusion, both sides expressed interest in strengthening the health of the population by achieving consistency in the efforts of the entire society in matters of health protection and the development of preventive measures.