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The other focus within innovation and access centres on the role of partnerships to strengthen health systems, using philanthropy as a catalyst. For example, the Novartis Foundation pilots innovative models of healthcare delivery within its CARDIO4Cities initiative – uniting stakeholders across health systems, governments and communities to combat cardiovascular disease at the population level.“ It’ s an incredible model,” Korab says.“ It brings all the players together to affect cardiovascular disease.”
The foundations of the social impact and sustainability strategy are to protect the planet and advance people and culture: Novartis has committed
“OUR STRATEGY IS FULLY ANCHORED IN OUR MISSION: TO REACH MORE PATIENTS”
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