##  [Patients and Caregivers](/za-en/patients-and-caregivers "Patients and Caregivers") 

 Novartis works with the patient community around the world to discover new ways to improve and extend people’s lives. Our significant investment in research and development underpins our commitment to using science-based innovation to address some of society's most challenging healthcare issues. Only by working together can we improve outcomes for patients and change the practice of medicine.

 

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##  The Novartis Commitment to Patients and Caregivers 

We recognize the importance of patients and caregivers understanding what they can expect from Novartis.



 

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###  Disease Information 

Our disease area teams collaborate across scientific disciplines and organizations in support of our mission to improve and extend peoples’ lives.

 

 

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###  Patient Support and Engagement 

Patient Support and Engagement

 

 

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###  Discovery & development 

Our global Pharmaceuticals portfolio includes more than 50 key marketed products, many of which are innovative leaders in their therapeutic areas.

 

 

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###  Adverse Event Reporting 

Reporting suspected side effects of the medicinal product is important to Novartis.

 

 

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