European Industry Demands Action To Sustain Health Systems
COVID Pandemic ‘A Wake-Up Call That Revealed Clear Weakness’
Executive Summary
Industry actors and outsiders alike discussed existing challenges for the EU healthcare system amid significant economic pressures, while calling for action to ensure a workable system for low-priced medicines.
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