Exhibitors
WONCA APR 2024 would like to thank the following companies for their support:
Confirmed Exhibitors
ACCENT Health Recruitment specialize in recruiting GPs, Family Drs and Urgent Care Drs, and medical and healthcare professionals for jobs in New Zealand. They provide doctors, nurses and healthcare professionals a personalized service to help find the dream job in New Zealand. They have short and long term jobs. They offer free assistance with immigration, registration and relocation to New Zealand.
(https://www.accent.net.nz/)
The Agency for Integrated Care (AIC) aims to create a vibrant care community for people to live well and age gracefully. We provide caregivers and seniors with information on staying active and ageing well, connect people to services they need, and also work with health and social care partners to provide services for the ageing population.
(https://www.aic.sg/)
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialisation of prescription medicines in Oncology, Rare Diseases, and BioPharmaceuticals, including Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolism, and Respiratory & Immunology. Based in Cambridge, UK, AstraZeneca operates in over 100 countries and its innovative medicines are used by millions of patients worldwide.
(https://www.astrazeneca.com/)
Business for Doctors is a community that supports health and medical professionals, including practitioners, practice owners, practice managers, hospital employees, contractors and final-year medical students. Our purpose is to provide members with accurate information and education on business and financial literacy. We embrace the diversity within our community, creating a rich and dynamic environment where members can learn from the collaborative knowledge of the group and industry experts.
(www.businessfordoctors.com)
A family-owned company, bioMérieux has grown to become a world leader in the field of in vitro diagnostics. Since 1963 we have provided diagnostic solutions that help healthcare professionals quickly and reliably determine a pathology and provide them with crucial information for optimal patient care.
(https://www.biomerieux.com/corp/en.html)
Boehringer Ingelheim is a biopharmaceutical company active in human and animal health. As the industry’s top investor in R&D, the company focuses on developing innovative therapies in areas of high unmet medical need. More than 53,500 employees serve over 130 markets to build a healthier, more sustainable, and equitable tomorrow.
(www.boehringer-ingelheim.com)
Cheong PY, Goh LG and Ong CP are in company as Family Medicine clinicians and teachers that over 3 decades, developed tools to extend consultation to counselling if needed and when needed, by evocating, formulating and incorporating psycho-social work. A special edition of the book ‘Being Human. Stories from FM’ published by the College of Family Physicians Singapore, is presented to participants of WONCA APR 2024 to show-case this Art. Its companion primer, ‘The Extended Consultation -Talk Matters’ shows you how.
(https://www.cfps.org.sg/)
Firebrick Pharma has developed the world’s first broad-spectrum antimicrobial nasal spray, called Nasodine Nasal Spray.
Nasodine contains povidone-iodine (0.5%) and has been shown to be safe and effective in multiple clinical trials. Nasodine is now approved for sale in Singapore as a topical antiseptic for nasal use.
(www.nasodine-sg.com)
GPRA and GPSA collectively offer more than 30 years’ experience supporting the learners and clinical educators involved in GP training – supplementing formal program delivery with education, tools and online platforms developed in response to the needs of these individuals who together represent the future of primary healthcare.
(https://gpsa.org.au/)
GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people over the next 10 years. Our bold ambitions for patients are reflected in new commitments to growth and a step-change in performance. We are a company where outstanding people can thrive.
(https://www.gsk.com/en-gb/locations/singapore)
Hyphens Pharma focuses on the sales and marketing of specialty pharmaceutical products in selected ASEAN countries through exclusive distributorship or licensing and supply agreements with brand principals mainly from Europe and the United States. We bring in specialty pharmaceutical products around these areas such as dermatology, paediatrics and neonatology, allergy, otorhinolaryngology (ear, nose and throat), orthopaedic and rheumatology, radiology, cardiology and interventional cardiology, ophthalmology, gastroenterology, child psychiatry and family medicine.
(https://www.hyphens.com.sg/)
Nerva is a gut-directed hypnotherapy program accessible to your patients via a mobile app. Lasting 15 minutes per day, the program leads them through six weeks of daily hypnotherapy, psychoeducation, and enhanced relaxation strategies (diaphragmatic breathing).
Developed by Dr. Simone Peters from Monash University and Mind+Gut Clinic, Nerva has been shown to help 71% of patients manage their symptoms in randomized control trial.
(www.mindsethealth.com)
With over 50 years in Singapore, Medical Protection are a team of healthcare and legal professionals that understand the ever-changing challenges faced by medical professionals and take our responsibility to members seriously. We support doctors to ensure their security and peace of mind, providing world-class defence on clinical negligence and medicolegal matters.
(https://www.medicalprotection.org/singapore)
Moderna’s mission is to deliver the greatest possible impact to people through mRNA medicines. As a pioneer leading advancements in mRNA technology, Moderna has developed medicines at unprecedented speed and efficiency, including one of the earliest and most effective COVID-19 vaccines. Moderna’s mRNA platform has enabled the development of therapeutics and vaccines for infectious diseases, immuno-oncology, rare diseases and autoimmune diseases.
(www.modernatx.com/en-sg)
We are a global healthcare company founded in 1923 and headquartered outside Copenhagen, Denmark. Our purpose is to drive change to defeat serious chronic diseases, built upon our heritage in diabetes. We do so by pioneering scientific breakthroughs, expanding access to our medicines and working to prevent and ultimately cure the diseases we treat.
(https://www.novonordisk.sg/)
Organon, here for her health
At Organon, we are here for her health. Our goal is to be the leading women’s health company in the world by focusing on women’s everyday health needs.
Today, our company has a portfolio of over 60 medicines and products that we deliver to patients in ~140 markets around the world. But we know there is so much we can do to support the health of women. Therefore, we will put women at the center of everything we do, striving to listen and understand her healthcare needs, big and small, to ensure we provide medicines and other products that allow her to live a better and healthier every day.
(https://www.organon.com/)
At Pfizer, we apply science and our global resources to bring therapies to people that extend and improve their lives. We strive to set the standard for quality, safety and value in the discovery, development and manufacture of health care products, including medicines and vaccines.
(www.pfizer.com.sg)
Sandoz is the leading global provider of off-patent medicines. With a comprehensive portfolio of ~1,500 products covering most major therapeutic areas and available in 100+ countries, we make a real difference for patients and healthcare systems worldwide. Our purpose of pioneering access for patients drives everything we do, from ensuring the sustainability of critical antibiotics to democratizing access to powerful biologic medicines.
(www.sandoz.com)
Takeda is a company committed to creating better health for people and a brighter future for the world is our purpose. The science and technology we advance are constantly evolving. But through our enduring values, our ambition remains steadfast. We strive to deliver truly transformative treatments, contributing significant value to society while creating an exceptional experience for our people. In Singapore, Takeda has a portfolio in the therapeutic areas of Gastroenterology, Oncology, Hematology, Rare Diseases and Neuroscience.
(https://www.takeda.com/)
Zuellig Pharma is a leading healthcare solutions company in Asia. Our mission is to make healthcare more accessible to the communities we serve. ZP Therapeutics, a division of Zuellig Pharma, is the commercialisation partner of choice for the healthcare industry with offices in 13 Asian countries and over 2,500 associates.
(https://www.zuelligpharma.com/)
“New Vision for Primary Health Care and Sustainable Development”
Join us at the 25th WONCA World 2025 in Lisbon! This event will explore innovative approaches to global health. Connect with peers, share insights, and help shape the future of primary care.
(https://www.woncaworld2025.org/)
Primary Care Transformation: Implementing High-Value, High-Quality Care.
Join us at the WONCA Asia Pacific Regional Conference 2025 in Busan! This pivotal event will delve into transformative strategies for primary care, emphasizing high-value and high-quality healthcare practices. Engage with leading professionals, exchange innovative ideas, and contribute to shaping the future of family medicine in the Asia pacific region and across the world.
(https://www.woncaworld2025.org/)