Healthier solutions

The future of healthcare is one of the most pressing global issues of our time. Just look at the impact HIV/Aids has had in Africa, where the average life expectancy has plummeted. Or think of the rapid increase of mortality from chronic diseases in Asia.

Our goal is clear. In the 21st century, access to quality healthcare is a basic human right. I cannot accept that millions of people die every year, simply because this access is blocked.

It is not easy to define a roadmap towards a system of universal healthcare that is both of decent quality and financially sustainable.

I passionately believe that patients should come first. We need new technologies, of course. But our starting point should always be their real needs, not an abstract technology or machine. We have to combine clinical expertise with insights into human needs.

Technology should help lower the workload of healthcare professionals, simplifying their work and improving their conditions and job satisfaction. This is not only a goal in itself, but also one of the best ways to ensure a patient-centred healthcare system. It is also especially important against the background of the rising shortage of healthcare professionals. Therefore, the needs of patients and staff should guide the technologies we develop, the business models we implement and the healthcare systems we design.