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We cordially invite you to the first Innovative Medicines Initiative Information Day in Cyprus that will take place on Tuesday July 3rd, at the Amphitheatre of the Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics (6 International Airport Avenue Nicosia) from 2.00 – 5.00 p.m.
Please download the Agenda and Invitation. IMI Info Day July 3rd invitation The Minister of Health Dr Stavros Malas, will address the event. The info meeting is specially addressed to interested parties from the pharmaceutical industry, academia, small and...
Innovative Medicines Initiative meeting in Cyprus
€2 bln for research programmes An informative meeting, which aims to promote Cypriot participation in the present and future calls of the European Innovative Medicines Initiative (IMI) project, the submission of research proposals and the creation of an IMI network in...
KEFEA requests complete information regarding the investigation of the Pharmaceutical Services.
The recent findings made public from the comparative study prepared by the Pharmaceutical Services of the Ministry of Health for the pricing of drugs in Cyprus have caused great concern. The Cyprus Association of Pharmaceutical Research and Development Companies...
KEFEA sounds the alarm on pharmaceuticals
The Cyprus Association of Research and Development Pharmaceutical Companies (KEFEA) has been following with great concern the sudden change in policy on behalf of the Ministry of Health, in relation to the application of contracts for the purchase of medications....
Improving the Reference Mechanism While Ensuring Meaningful Referencing
Key Messages: The current country basked correctly reflects the socio-economic level of Cyprus The economic situation of Greece is not comparable with Cyprus A better implementation of the current P&R mechanism can improve affordability of medicines for patients'...
Commissioners on research and innovation in Cyprus.
In a separate meeting, Minister of Finance and EFPIA General Director stressed the importance of implementing a universal health system in Cyprus that will enhance innovation and research and improve healthcare. The industry expressed its commitment to contribute to...
EFPIA Director General Richard Bergstrom in Cyprus IMI and Cyprus EU Presidency will be discussed with the Minister of Health
Richard Bergstrom, Director General of the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA) is visiting Cyprus on the 10th of May to attend a meeting with the Minister of Health for discussions regarding the implementation of the Innovative...
KEFEA’s position on the drugs pricing system
With respect to the latest public discussions regarding the pricing system for medicines, and the referencing of Cypriot drug prices being significantly more expensive when compared to the prices in Greece, the Cyprus Association of Research and Development...
KEFEA meets Minister of Health to initiate dialogue for health industry
A dialogue to improve the health system by focusing on innovation and research was launched Monday February 6th 2012 by the Cyprus Association of Research and Development Pharmaceutical Companies (KEFEA) and the Minister of Health Stavros Malas. In a meeting held at...