Leading multinational pharmaceutical company sponsors Hospital Management Conference

Platinum Sponsor: sanofi-aventis is the leading multinational pharmaceutical company in South Africa, sanofi-aventis is clearly an undeniable commercial force in this country, but more than that, it is also a formidable force for social change, specifically, improved healthcare and access to medicines for all South Africans. To achieve this, sanofi-aventis is working closely with government to find practical ways to make healthcare and medicine more affordable and accessible.

“Our main rationale for sponsoring the conference is that the conference provides an opportunity to interact with stake holders in the Public sector as well as a cross pollination of ideas between the Public and Private sector.” Says Phillip Mavundla, Group Product Manager: Internal Medicine for sanofi-aventis South Africa

Mr. Gavin Bauer, Market Access Manager for sanofi-aventis will present at the conference on “Seeking Value in Pharmaceutical Budgeting” In order to maximize patient outcomes and ensure that government/provincial budgets are managed appropriately, we need to ensure that each pharmaceutical procured provides the maximum value to all stakeholders. This talk will focus on what tools are available to stakeholders to ensure that absolute and relative value of Pharmaceuticals products is measured in a clear and constant method versus available alternatives. John Fagan - CEO: sonofi-aventis South Africa will also do a keynote presentation on “South Africa, SA Health Care, A Reason to Believe” where he will present in an evidence based way on why he believes in South Africa's health care system.

Join us at Emperors Palace from 9 - 11 September 2008 and register NOW to secure your seat.

For conference registration, exhibition and sponsorship enquiries please contact Serati Zwane on 011 469 1578; email or visit www.ohmc.co.za.