Generics to benefit Africa

摘要

With healthcare budgets set to bulge, particularly in emerging economies, and governments' efforts to improve the quality of life of their people, demand for generic drugs is expected to surge. A growing urban middle-class, coupled with a rise in lifestyle-related chronic diseases and an increase in healthcare spend by governments and donors, has positioned Africa as an increasingly important market for global generic medicines manufacturer Sandoz, which is expanding its footprint on the continent.