The president of the BioCubaFarma Business Group, Mayda Mauri Pérez, recently declared that the Cuban biopharmaceutical industry is going through the most complex stage in its history. Marked by the impact of the US economic, commercial, and financial blockade and the escalation of measures against the national economy.
Mauri Pérez specified that the inability to access raw materials and pharmaceutical supplies. It has prevented the delivery of some 300 of the 395 medications included in the essential health formulary.
She noted that, in coordination with the Ministry of Public Health. Priority has been given to the production of medications for medical emergencies and critically ill patients. Such as serums and supplies for hemodialysis.
The executive explained that generic medications face greater obstacles. As they require the importation of raw materials with budgets exceeding $250 million, resources that must be available when needed.
Moreover she emphasized that revenue from exports of innovative biotechnology products is allocated to support domestic production. She clarified that “the industry never exports medicines that are in short supply in the country.”
Regarding the internationalization strategy for research, development, and innovation. Also she reported that projects are underway that will impact the health of millions of people, both in Cuba and abroad.
She considered cooperation with China, and more recently with Vietnam and Russia. As these partnerships have led to the establishment of joint ventures.
These companies integrate research, production, and marketing processes. Generating financial and scientific benefits for both parties. The implementation of a new cytostatic drug production line. It will allow for the gradual resumption of treatments for cancer patients.
However, the energy crisis resulting from US sanctions is affecting the production of other vital medicines.
With information from Cubadebate
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