Situation In the early 2010s, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was investing heavily in healthcare, yet affordability remained a barrier for some patients seeking access to high quality treatments. Age related macular degeneration (AMD) and multiple sclerosis (MS) were two examples where effective therapies were available, but the cost of sustained treatment could put them … Continued
Situation For patients living with chronic conditions, staying on treatment can be difficult for many different reasons. In the UAE, patients receiving treatment for conditions including psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, asthma and chronic spontaneous urticaria faced barriers ranging from limited disease awareness and concerns about self administration to affordability, psychological challenges and simply remembering … Continued
Situation For patients living with chronic conditions, starting treatment is only the beginning. Staying on treatment over the long term can be influenced by a range of factors, from the demands of the therapy itself to a patient’s circumstances, support network, healthcare experience, and ability to manage their condition day to day. The challenge is … Continued
Situation A multinational pharmaceutical company with an oncology portfolio wanted to understand whether, and how, to bring its products to market across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The company knew that a traditional commercial route wouldn’t work due to affordability and reimbursement barriers to the products. They needed a clear picture of market feasibility and … Continued
The recognition highlights Axios’ leadership contributing to the evolution of healthcare across the Middle East. The recognition highlights Axios’ leadership contributing to the evolution of healthcare across the Middle East. It comes at a time when regional health systems are increasingly focused on innovation, sustainability, digital transformation and improving patient outcomes. The recognition reflects a … Continued
Axios International joined the UAE’s first National Coalition for MS, bringing its patient-support and access expertise to a multi-stakeholder effort focused on improving MS care, awareness and patient outcomes. Improving access for patients with complex diseases requires addressing multiple points across the patient journey, from awareness and diagnosis through treatment and ongoing support. The coalition … Continued
Axios International partnered with the DIHAD Foundation to support the provision of medical supplies globally, extending its commitment to improving access beyond traditional commercial healthcare settings. Patients in underserved or crisis-affected communities can face barriers to essential healthcare because of geography, limited resources or humanitarian circumstances. Cross-sector partnerships can help mobilize resources and expertise where … Continued
Axios International and Dar Al Ber Society launched Abwab Al Khair Pharmacy in the UAE, creating a pharmacy model specifically focused on facilitating access to chronic-disease medicines and supporting charitable funding. Chronic diseases require sustained access to treatment, making long-term affordability and reliable medicine access critical for patients. The model connects medicine access with a … Continued
The National highlighted the experiences of UAE residents struggling to afford essential medicines and Axios International’s role in connecting patients with available pharmaceutical, government, hospital and charitable support. A medicine can be available within a healthcare system and still remain out of reac h for an individual patient because of cost, insurance or changing personal … Continued