How Novartis’ For-Profit Social Business Is Reshaping Healthcare
Executive Summary
Amid glaring healthcare gaps in emerging markets like India, Novartis has scaled up its unique for-profit social business; similar initiatives are running in Kenya and Vietnam. Scrip brings you an on the ground report from rural India, where the Swiss multinational is trying to make a difference in a sustainable way.
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