Ulaanbaatar. March 13, 2017. The delegation of the Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology of Cuba began its working week today with meetings with health authorities, pharmaceutical companies and businessmen interested in the products and therapies developed by the Center. Accompanied by Cuban Ambassador Raúl Delgado Concepción, specialists Dr. Manuel Raíces, Business Executive of the CIGB and Dr. Abel Hernández, Head of Department of Plant Biotechnology held meetings with the two largest Mongolian pharmaceutical companies IVCO LLC, EM-Impex Concern and "Monos Pharm "LLC and a group of businessmen from the sector convened by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Mongolia.
During the meetings the Mongolian companies and institutions expressed interest in the Cuban products and therapies which were exposed taking into account the main diseases and causes of death in Mongolia. The study by Cuban specialists suggested specific solutions and joint work strategies to combat Diabetes, Hepatitis B, Diabetic foot conditions among other health problems in Mongolia, involving all sectors of society.
With the arrival tomorrow of Dr. Eulogio Pimentel, Director of CIGB, the program of the delegation will continue with meetings with the Ministry of Health of Mongolia and the National Center for the Study of Infectious Diseases. (EmbaCuba Mongolia)