National Authority of Medicines and Health Products, I.P. (INFARMED)

 

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Our Conference will take place at the Auditorium on Tomé Pires building, at INFARMED, Autoridade Nacional do Medicamento e Produtos de Saúde ,I.P., in the Lisbon Health Park (Parque de Saúde de Lisboa)

Adress: Avenida do Brasil, 53 
1749 - 004 Lisboa.

GPS: 38°45'29.1"N 9°08'56.1"W

          38.758069, -9.148908

Our location

Lisbon Health Park is close to the Airport, to Campo Grande and to the Lisbon University.

You can drive by car (entering from the Rua das Murtas), by taxi or you can arrive by METRO (leaving at the Alvalade stop by using the Green Line) or BUS (Hospital Júlio de Matos Stop, by lines 206-717-731-735-750-755-767-783)

Finally, you should drive/walk to the Auditorium of Tomé Pires building inside the Lisbon Health Park

All About Portugal

With its mild climate, 3000 hours of sunshine per year and 850 kms of splendid beaches bathed by the Atlantic Ocean, Portugal is the perfect holiday destination all year round.

This is a country that has the oldest borders in Europe, with an exceptional range of different landscapes just a short distance away, lots of leisure activities and a unique cultural heritage, where tradition and modernity blend together in perfect harmony. Its superb cuisine, fine wines and hospitable people make this a tourist paradise of the highest quality.

Situated in the extreme south-west of Europe, just a few hours from any of the other European capitals, Portugal attracts visitors from all over the world. Come and discover the charms of this country too.



GEOGRAPHY
Portugal is situated at the south-west point of Europe and also includes the Madeira and Azores archipelagos in the Atlantic Ocean. Mainland Portugal occupies an area of 88,889 km2. It is 218 km wide and 561 km long. It has 832 km of Atlantic coast and a 1,215 km border with Spain.

The Azores are situated in the Atlantic Ocean between Europe and North America. They have an area of 2,355 km2 and consist of nine islands - São Miguel and Santa Maria in the Eastern Group, Terceira, Graciosa, São Jorge, Pico and Faial in the Central Group and Flores and Corvo in the Western Group. It takes about two hours to get from the Azores to mainland Portugal by plane.

The Madeira Archipelago has an area of 741 km2 and lies in the Atlantic Ocean about 500 km from the African coast and 1,000 km from the European continent (1¿ hours flying time from Lisbon). It consists of the islands of Madeira and Porto Santo and the uninhabited Desertas and Selvagens islands, which are nature reserves.

CLIMATE
Mainland Portugal
The climate in Portugal varies considerably from one region to another and is influenced by the relief, latitude and proximity to the sea, which offers mild winters, especially in the Algarve.

In the Porto e Norte area and Beiras region, particularly inland, nearer Spain, the winters are colder, although the temperatures are still mild when compared to the rest of Europe. There is some snowfall. It occurs most in the Serra da Estrela mountains, where we find the highest point in mainland Portugal (1,991 m) and where it is sometimes possible to ski.

The summers are hot and dry, especially in the inland areas (Trás-os-Montes in north-eastern Portugal and Alentejo). Temperatures are slightly lower in the coastal areas, because of the influence of the sea.

There are often warm, sunny days in autumn. Nice weather at the beginning of November is often called "St. Martin¿s Summer" as this saint¿s day is on 11 November.

POPULATION
Portugal has a population of about 10 million.
The population density is at its greatest in Lisbon, the capital and its suburbs, where about 1.9 million people live. The second largest city in Portugal is Oporto in the north.
Generally speaking, there are more people living in the country¿s coastal regions than in the inland areas.

RELIGION
The majority of Portuguese are Catholics, but the Portuguese Constitution guarantees religious freedom and there are a number of different religions in Portugal.

LANGUAGE
From a Latin root, Portuguese is spoken by about 250 million people in every continent, and is the 5th most spoken language in the world and the 3rd, if we only consider the European languages.

The Portuguese-speaking countries are scattered all over the world. Portuguese is spoken in Africa (Angola, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique and São Tomé e Príncipe), in South America (Brazil) and in Asia, (East Timor, the youngest nation in the world), and it is also the official language in Macao Special Administrative Region of China.

In Portugal there are lots of people who are able to communicate in English, French and Spanish.

From: www.visitportugal.com
 

Lisboa

Lisbon is Portugal's capital and the hub of a multifaceted area that appeals to different tastes and senses.

In a city that has been influenced by many different far-off cultures over time, there is still a village feel in each historic neighbourhood. Stroll through the Pombaline grid of streets in the Baixa district that opens on to the Tagus in Praça do Comércio, then follow the river to discover some of the city¿s most beautiful parts: the monumental area of Belém with its World Heritage monuments, the mediaeval quarters and the latest contemporary leisure spaces, such as the Parque das Nações.

If you continue to the mouth of the river, you'll understand why we say that Lisbon is the centre of a vast resort. Along the coastal road you¿ll find beaches and beach resorts that combine villas and hotels from the beginning of the 20th century with marinas, terraces and excellent golf courses. Further along the coast you¿ll come across world-renowned surfing beaches, but also the palaces scattered across the cultural landscape of Sintra, a World Heritage Site.

The wide variety of landscapes and heritage is always close by, whether to the north or south of the capital. With beaches, natural parks, cultural routes and accommodation for all tastes, it is hard to escape the Lisbon region on a visit to Portugal.

Fado is another expression of what it is to be Portuguese that has also been awarded World Heritage status. You can hear it at night in a fado house or in a traditional neighbourhood. But go, as well, to the lively bars and nightclubs, to find other types of music. From reggae to African music, new wave, indie or electronic, there¿s a great diversity of sounds and environments, but all are good excuses to have a drink and dance the night away.

From: www.visitportugal.com

   

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		Francisco Ramos Secretary of State Assistant and of Health Ministry of Health Portugal Bio				Fatima Suleman WHO Collaborating Centre for Pharmaceutical Policy and Regulation Utrecht University The Netherlands Bio
		Maria do Céu Machado President of the Executive Board INFARMED - National Authority of Medicines and Health Products, I.P. Portugal Bio				Marcus Guardian Chief Operating Officer EUnetHTA Bio
		Hanne Bak Pedersen Manager of Health Technologies and Pharmaceuticals Programme Division of Health Systems and Public Health WHO - World Health Organization |Regional Office for Europe Bio				Yannis Natsis Policy Manager Universal Access and Affordable Medicines EPHA - European Public Health Alliance Bio
		Sofia Oliveira Martins Member of the Executive Board INFARMED - National Authority of Medicines and Health Products, I.P. Portugal Bio				Paola Testori Coggi Chair of the Valletta Technical Committee Valetta Declaration Italy Bio
		Sarah Garner Coordinator Innovation, Access and Use Team Essential Medicines and Health Products Department WHO - World Health Organization Bio				Flemming Sonne Chairman of the Board Nordic Pharmaceuticals Forum Denmark Bio
		Rui Santos Ivo Vice-President of the Executive Board INFARMED - National Authority of Medicines and Health Products, I.P. Portugal Bio				Anna Strömgren Medical Assessor |TLV - Dental and Pharmaceutical Benefits Agency FINOSE Sweden Bio
		Rogério Gaspar Professor of Pharmacy School of Pharmacy |University of Lisbon Portugal Bio				Dominik Dziurda President | Fair And Affordable Pricing Project Technical Unit Visegrád Group Poland Bio
		Chantal Bélorgey Director of Medical, Economic and Public Health Assessment HAS - French Health Authority France Bio				Julian Perelman Coordinator Mission Framework for the Sustainability of the Health Budget Program Portugal Bio
		Ana Miranda Coordinator National Cancer Registry Portugal Bio				Pedro Pita Barros Professor of Economics Nova School of Business and Economics Portugal Bio
		Aldo Golja Senior Policy Advisor on Drug Pricing and Reimbursement Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sports The Netherlands Bio				Panos Kanavos Associate Professor of International Health Policy London School of Economics and Political Science United Kingdom Bio
		Cláudia Furtado Director of HTA, Prices and Reimbursement INFARMED - National Authority of Medicines and Health Products, I.P. Portugal Bio				Michael Berntgen Head of Product Development Scientific Support Department EMA - European Medicines Agency Bio
		Patricia Vella Bonanno Secretary of the Valletta Technical Committee Valletta Declaration Malta Bio				Flora Giorgio Head of Sector Health Systems, Medical Products and Innovation DG for Health and Food Safety European Commission Bio
		Sabine Vogler WHO Collaborating Centre for Pharmaceutical Pricing and Reimbursement Policies GÖG - Austrian Public Health Institute Austria Bio				Valérie Paris Senior Health Policy Analyst Health Division OECD - Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Bio

 

November 29

KEY POLICY CHALLENGES

WHO Vision and Guidance on HTA and Access to Medicines

Sarah Garner

Abstract | Presentation

 

WHO Initiatives on Access to Medicines in the European Region

Hanne Bak Pedersen

Presentation

 

Portuguese Medicines Policy and Developments

Rui Santos Ivo

Presentation

 

HEALTH OUTCOMES /HEALTH DATA

Real World Data and Decision-Making Procedures

Chantal Bélorgey

Abstract | Presentation

 

Generation of Evidence: Data Monitoring and Registries

Ana Miranda

Presentation

 

Horizon Scanning

Aldo Golja

Abstract | Presentation

Cláudia Furtado

Presentation

 

BENEFITS OF COUNTRY COLLABORATION

Research Study on Impact and Benefits of Cross Border Collaboration

Sabine Vogler | Fatima Suleman

Abstract | Presentation

 

EunetHTA: Ongoing and Future Developments

Marcus Guardian

Presentation

 

CROSSBORDER COLLABORATION INITIATIVES

Valetta Declaration

Paola Testori Coggi

Abstract | Presentation

 

BeNeLuxA

Aldo Golja

Abstract | Presentation

 

Nordic Pharmaceuticals Forum

Flemming Sonne

Abstract | Presentation

 

FINOSE

Anna Strömgren

Abstract | Presentation

 

Visegrad Group

Dominik Dziurda

Abstract | Presentation

 

November 30

SUSTAINABLE ACCESS PRACTICES

Sustainability and Access: The Portuguese Case

Julian Perelman

Abstract | Presentation

 

Innovative Payment Models for High-Cost Innovative Medicines - Expert Panel Opinion on Effective Ways of Investing In Health (EXPH)

Pedro Pita Barros

Abstract | Presentation

 

Positional and Collaborative Negotiations - The Key To Healthy Competition

Panos Kanavos

Presentation

 

PROSPECTIVES

Bridging the Gap: Regulatory & HTA

Michael Berntgen

Abstract | Presentation

 

European Commission Proposal on HTA

Flora Giorgio

Presentation

 

Pharmaceutical Innovation and Access to Medicines

Valerie Paris

Abstract | Presentation