Tag: Health Care

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You Can’t Be Local Everywhere: How the Pursuit of Health Care Sovereignty Is Rewriting Pharma Strategy in APAC

Pharmaceutical companies face a shift toward health care sovereignty, with governments prioritizing local manufacturing and resilience, requiring companies to embed value within national systems over physical presence....

April 14, 2026 / Phil Olesen
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Closing the AI Trust Gap in Health Care: Why Communications Matter as Much as Technology

Health care organizations are leveraging artificial intelligence to improve workflows, reduce inefficiencies and unlock insights at scale. However, successful adoption requires addressing human concerns—like trust, communication and readiness—to maximize AI’s potential and impact....

April 6, 2026 / Lindsey Lucenta
Cybersecurity in health care

Cybersecurity in Health Care: From Legal Risk to Strategic Resilience 

Cybersecurity and data privacy loom large for health care, with rising legal, regulatory and reputational risks. Proactive resilience, transparency and strong leadership are now essential for protecting patient trust and organizational reputation....

January 29, 2026 / Vusi Moyo
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The AI Reputation Reckoning: Why Health Care Communicators Can’t Afford to Look Away

AI-generated content is rapidly transforming health care reputations. Explore why health care communicators must proactively manage their “AI reputation” or risk losing trust, control and credibility in an increasingly AI-driven information landscape. ...

December 12, 2025 / Michael O'Brien
Dr. Hala Zaid

Global Health Care Leader and Advisor Dr. Hala Zaid Joins APCO’s International Advisory Council

APCO is pleased to announce that Dr. Hala Zaid, an internationally recognized health care leader and global health advisor, has joined its International Advisory Council (IAC).  ...

December 8, 2025
Medtech Forum - Mathew Shearman

Navigating MedTech’s Future Amid Geopolitical Turmoil 

The MedTech Forum 2025 came at a time of immense disruption for the industry. Gathering in Lisbon, industry leaders were as focused on geopolitical uncertainty, supply disruption and regulatory changes as much as championing medical innovation for patients. ...

May 30, 2025 / Mathew Shearman
At-home health care

Community Services are Key to Driving Prevention and Health Care Reform in the UK

The UK government’s 10-Year Health Plan prioritizes prevention and community care, highlighting the role of neighborhood health services and at-home diagnostics. It emphasizes empowering patients and leveraging consumer health technology to enhance self-management of long-term conditions....

May 29, 2025 / Nonyelum Okonkwo
Health care MENA

Unlocking Health Care Transformation in the Middle East: The Case for Public-Private Partnerships 

The Middle East's health care systems face significant challenges amid rising demands. Public-private partnerships emerge as a transformative solution, offering innovative strategies in localized manufacturing, clinical trials, digital health and preventive care for sustainable health outcomes....

May 16, 2025 / Jumana Nabulsi
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Wobbly Foundations: Starmer’s Turbulent First 100 Days 

Sir Keir Starmer’s first 100 days as prime minister have been marked by internal party struggles, financial constraints and declining public support. Despite early challenges, his government is moving forward with key reforms, but the upcoming Autumn Budget will be pivotal for resetting his course....

FOCAC 9 and the Future of China-Africa Economic Relations

FOCAC 9 and the Future of China-Africa Economic Relations

The ninth Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC 9) saw a landmark elevation of China-Africa relations to strategic partnerships. Key themes included trade, digitalization, green development and health care, with Chinese private enterprises playing a pivotal role in future investments. ...

October 16, 2024 / Ruihan Zhu, Yuxuan Liu