IFC’s Work in Health

IFC has an active portfolio of $3.5 billion in health care companies in emerging markets. Through these investments, IFC helps private providers meet the soaring demand for health care and supports governments in their goal of reaching Universal Health Coverage by 2030. Our investments and advisory services foster best practices in health care and life sciences, promote the deployment of innovative technologies, and advance quality care. IFC also participates in several public-private partnerships in health care.

Expert Voices
An interview with Marco Billi on what it takes to succeed in pharma

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Innovation is vital to long-term success in the pharmaceutical sector, both for business operations and product development, says Marco Billi, Vice President of International Business and Innovation for Eurofarma, the second largest Brazilian life science manufacturing company and leader in the medical prescription market. Eurofarma, which is an IFC investment client, recently partnered with IFC’s DigiPharma team to develop and implement a digital transformation strategy, enabling the pharmaceutical leader to improve operational efficiency, increase customer satisfaction, and reduce expenses. In an interview, Billi shares the keys to running a successful branded generics company, ways to approach research and development, and where he hopes the company will be later this century.

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