##  [Global health](/uk-en/esg/global-health "Global health") 

 Every day Novartis work towards solutions to the global health challenges patients and healthcare professionals across the world face on a daily basis. We apply our expertise and full organisational capability to address major, unresolved global health challenges.

 



 

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###  Patient-first approach 

We prioritise the needs of patients, their families and communities, finding innovative ways to overcome barriers to sustainable healthcare delivery.

 

 

 

 







 

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###  Disease-focused innovation 

We focus our scientific expertise to deliver medicines and healthcare solutions, targeting disease areas where we can transform lives.

 

 

 



 

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###  Healthcare for underserved populations 

We work to make medicines and healthcare solutions accessible, irrespective of geography, income or local health system limitations.

 

 

 



 

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###  Health systems strengthening 

We work with multiple stakeholders to improve healthcare provision and create new opportunities for medical innovation to benefit lower-income populations.

 

 

 

 







 

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###  Partnering with commitment 

We engage for the long term, working with partners and communities to bring complementary expertise and integrated solutions to address global health.

 

 

 



 

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###  Listening to society 

We listen to what society expects from us and use the insights to determine where we focus, and how we can deepen our role as a responsible citizen.

 

 

 



 

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###  Ensuring impact 

Our programs are designed using rigorous goal-setting methodologies to ensure we measure and deliver true societal impact.

 

 

 

 





 

 

 



[Please click here to read more about how Novartis are working towards solutions to global health challenges.](https://www.novartis.com/esg/global-health)

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