The third World Local Production Forum takes place from April 7 – 9 in Abu Dhabi, convening more than 1200 participants, including global leaders and health professionals, from more than 100 countries to expand manufacturing in low- and middle-income countries and advance public health, global health security, and self-reliance.
USP participation
Panel discussion 10: Overcoming challenges in the sustainable production of medicines
Tuesday, April 8, 9:50 – 10:30am
This panel discussion will explore innovative strategies for improving manufacturing, advancing technology transfer, and addressing global medicine shortages while navigating complex intellectual property rights issues. Specifically, the panel will address key production challenges in low- and middle-income countries, including quality control, regulatory compliance, and access to raw materials. Panelists will also discuss strategies for addressing these challenges and ensuring sustainable production.
Speakers
- Dr. Perrer Tosso, Director of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Supply Programs,
- USP
- Emmanuel Mujuru, CEO, Plus Five Pharmaceuticals
- Hanan Hanan, Secretary General, Jordanian Association of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers
- Jens Demand, Director of Product Life Cycle, PATH
- Matthias Helmreich, Director of CMC & Launch Lead, Merck Healthcare
- Stavros Nicolaou, Group Senior Executive, Aspen Pharma Group
Panel discussion 15: Integrating sustainability into local production
Tuesday, April 8, 1:45 – 3:15pm
As manufacturing in low- and middle-income countries expands alongside advances in AI and digitalization, as well as extreme weather disasters, the importance of integrating sustainability measures into local production has never been more significant. This session will highlight the challenges and opportunities in applying green manufacturing practices to local production systems with a special focus on environmental sustainability initiatives, energy efficiency measures, and waste reduction strategies.
Speakers
- Dr. Perrer Tosso, Director of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Supply Programs, USP
- Iain Barton, Founding Principal, Health 4 Development
- Dr. Robert Matiru, Director, UNITAID
- Heran Gerba, Director General, Ethiopian Food and Drugs Authority
- Borut Strukelj, Health Industry Senior Expert, UNIDO
- Dr. Mohammed Ismail, Reginal Coordinator, AFRO
View the full agenda: https://www.wlpforum.com/agenda
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