The Sectoral Vice President of Science, Technology, and Health, Gabriela Jiménez Ramírez, addressed the challenges Venezuela faces due to economic sanctions, which have led to significant shortages of essential medicines.

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During the closing ceremony of the First International Seminar on Sustainable Pharmacy, held at the University of Hydrocarbons in Miranda state, the President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, officially announced the activation of the Pharmaceutical Engine.

In his speech, President Maduro emphasized the importance of the conclusions drawn from the seminar’s working sessions, noting that the goal is to learn from global experiences to build new solutions in the field of healthcare.

“We have reviewed the full report on the scope of this seminar for the reengineering needed in our country’s concept of health,” stated the president.

The Sectoral Vice President of Science, Technology, and Health, Gabriela Jiménez Ramírez, addressed the challenges Venezuela faces due to economic sanctions, which have led to significant shortages of essential medicines.

Jiménez highlighted the participation of national and international specialists in 12 technical sessions, where crucial topics such as production processes, pharmaceutical innovation, drug control, exports, and environmental sustainability were discussed.

“More than 35,000 professionals and 5,000 specialists will be part of this effort, focused on ensuring the availability of medicines and promoting research for the development of new therapeutic alternatives,” Jiménez emphasized, underscoring that the activation of the Pharmaceutical Engine is an act of sovereignty and social commitment.

Cristhian Wagner, president of FarmaPatria, also highlighted discussions on the environmental impact of medicines and the use of biotechnological tools for more sustainable production.

According to Wagner, strategies were proposed to minimize the effects of expired products, and the creation of plants with cleaner pharmaceutical production systems was suggested.

The Pharmaceutical Engine not only seeks to strengthen the economic sector but also to guarantee accessible and sustainable medical solutions for the Venezuelan population, integrating technology and environmental awareness into the processes.

This initiative is part of the 13 Productive Engines of the Bolivarian Economic Agenda and aims to renew the vision of the country’s healthcare system.

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