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Aug 2023
31m 57s

Can Business Transform Primary Health Ca...

HBR Presents / Brian Kenny
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mPharma, headquartered in Ghana, is trying to create the largest pan-African health care company. Their mission is to provide primary care and a reliable and fairly priced supply of drugs in the nine African countries where they operate. Co-founder and CEO Greg Rockson needs to decide which component of strategy to prioritize in the next three years. His opt ... Show More
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