LATIN AMERICA

International , which could be -in your opinionthe three main factors for FCV ’ s leadership within the area ?

Dr . Víctor Raul Castillo : A core value we share is being able at defining where exactly do we want to go , by planning ahead and working persistently in every goal ; this attribute has resulted in important steps forward taken by our institution . Another factor is being open to initiatives in favor of the area ’ s health sector brings us recognition as successful organization and also as a trigger to other actions benefitting not only our institution , but rather our entire community . And the third one is counting with a committed human team , able to support our institutional development .

BRAL : As it happens with the partnership shared by FCV and Pharma , in which ways have other joint efforts improved the ability to provide medical attention , prescriptions , products and deploy latest-generation technology ?

VRC : Partnerships with our suppliers have resulted in mutual benefits , consolidating efforts that go beyond financial profit . It ’ s not just about quality and costs ; the best that comes out of these alliances are the multiple opportunities for developing research and continual improvement projects .

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– Dr . Victor R . Castillo , CEO for FCV Colombia

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