Chronic diseases like cancer and diabetes were once the preserve of wealthy countries but are now increasingly common in lower-income countries too as populations age and lifestyles change.

Most people have never heard of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a rare genetic disease that affects approximately 1 in 6,000 babies born worldwide each year. Innovative research may produce treatments for patients suffering from SMA and other rare diseases.

In October 2013, we created a new, full-time position to lead our CR efforts. Juergen Brokatzky-Geiger, formerly Global Head of Human Resources and a member of the Executive Committee, took on this role effective in February 2014.

Dr. Matchaba describes how his unique background can help guide the company’s access-to-medicine efforts.

Cataracts are a serious but common eye condition affecting more than 20 million worldwide. A patient in Brazil tells her story.

Doyle describes the road to improving patient outcomes across Europe through the HARMONY Alliance.

Canavan describes how flexible working positively impacts his team.

Our Global Head of Talent Acquisition & Staffing talks about ongoing recruitment efforts to create a more diverse and inclusive organization.

In a medical treatment facility on the Thai-Burmese border, 21 patients infected with malaria recently participated in a clinical trial.

Novartis works tirelessly with third-party organizations to improve access to cancer care.