Roche
BUSINESS DAY FOCUS 4.0About Roche
Roche is an industry pioneer and one of the first companies to bring targeted treatments to patients. Our combined areas of expertise in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics equip us to drive personalised healthcare and better access for patients – in Africa and around the world.
At Roche, we are working towards a future where every African can access world-class healthcare. Our 70-year+ history working across the African continent has demonstrated the incredible impact that better access to medical innovation can have on people.
Services/Products We Offer:
Roche works with stakeholders across the healthcare ecosystem, to co-create solutions that are tailored to the specific, local needs of South Africa. These include:
- Health infrastructure
Roche invests in clinics, labs, hospitals and education to improve the quality of health delivery and works with country officials to address the need for trained diagnostic workers and laboratory capacity.
- Sustainable funding
Roche builds co-funding partnerships and new pricing models, to ensure that all who need our medicines can access them at an affordable cost.
- Access to diagnostics and treatments
Roche works with partners and governments to develop comprehensive and sustainable access programs on behalf of patients.
Our Aspiration: Health for every African
- We believe that every African has the right to receive sustainable world-class healthcare for a prosperous future.
- We confront the unacceptable inequalities of access to healthcare with a sense of openness and duty of care.
- We commit to the transformation of the health and well-being of every African in the spirit of collaboration with a community of stakeholders
- We contribute to the strengthening of health systems in Africa with innovative healthcare solutions, including diagnostics, tailored to the continent’s needs
Our values:
Integrity
We interact with others in an open, genuine way, acting ethically and honestly at all times.
Courage
We think like entrepreneurs and are prepared to try new ways of doing business.
Passion
Our passion to improve patients’ lives is our ultimate driver, fuelling our determination and enabling us to persevere.