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In his speech titled “A New dimension of security. How to protect the patient in times of global uncertainty?” Mark Brzezinski pointed out how important unimpeded access to medicines is to the security of every citizen - both in times of peace and in times marked by uncertainty.

- Without medicine, some people can not survive. Without vaccines, we can’t control epidemics. A threatened medication supply is a threat as real as a bomb or earthquake – said Mark Brzezinski and added that Poland has demonstrated a strong commitment to national security. As Europe’s top defense spender, it plays a vital role in NATO and sets an example for others - said Mark Brzezinski. - Now, with that same mindset, Poland is emerging as a leader in healthcare, fueled by forward-thinking companies like Pelion, which has been building a modern system of patient care in Poland for 35 years – he added.

– I have spent time in the logistical masterpiece that is Pelion’s warehouse in Lodz. It is a marvel; every minute, thousands of medicine packages are prepared and dispatched to patients all over Poland. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the company played a critical role in Poland’s response, helping to distribute vaccines on a massive scale. Their swift action ensured that life-saving vaccines reached millions. And when war displaced Ukrainian families, Pelion once again rose to the moment. As the people of Poland mobilized to help Ukrainian refugees, Pelion was right there. They helped launch an initiative to provide refugees with free prescriptions — from diabetes and cancer treatments to essential baby formula. These are examples of Pelion’s strategic role in protecting not just healthcare, but the safety and security of Poland – said Mark Brzezinski.

At the same time, former Ambassador pointed out that ensuring the health security of Poles, as well as the development of medical care, requires proven partnerships.

– True progress in healthcare depends on collaboration. When public and private sectors join forces – when government, industry leaders, and healthcare partners come together – they pave the way for constructive progress. Poland’s healthcare context is on the cusp of great, positive change – said Mark Brzezinski.

These changes are needed so that, here in Poland, drones could deliver medication directly to patient’s front door and so that the pharmacy could come to the patient's home.

- This is already a reality in Finland. It’s possible in Sweden, where Pelion is testing door-to-door delivery. Already digitalization spearheaded by Pelion offers state of the art medical consultations to the fastest-ever ordering and home delivery of medicines. As you can see, the future of healthcare is happening right now. And Pelion is helping us here in Poland reach the future first – emphasized Ambassador Brzezinski.

- For 35 years, the patient has been at the center of our attention and his needs drive our operations, the innovations we introduce and our attention to the highest quality of healthcare,” says Jacek Szwajcowski, CEO of Pelion S.A. - Our business is a critical link, and our facilities, including the largest pharmaceutical warehouse in Poland and one of the largest in Central Europe, located in Lodz, are strategic infrastructure for ensuring the safety of millions of Poles. We supply drugs to patients, pharmacies and all hospitals in Poland – he added.

In times of global uncertainty, it is worth realizing the path a drug takes from manufacturer to patient and that pharmaceutical wholesalers are a key link in the pharmaceutical sector. Although invisible from the patient's point of view, they are the pillar of drug availability and must be resilient to crisis situations.

– Why shouldn’t nationwide pharmaceutical wholesalers and retailers be considered elements in the National Critical Infrastructure Protection Program, the government-led initiative designed to safeguard Poland’s most essential systems and assets? – asked Mark Brzezinski during IMPAT’25.

Placing pharmaceutical wholesalers under a state protection program for disasters or warfare would, for example, help ensure continuity of electricity supply, continuity of fuel supply, continuity of personnel employment, and provision of communications resources.

- This security guarantee is extremely important not only in times of peace, but especially in times of global uncertainty, adds Jacek Szwajcowski. - Not only in military crises, but also in climate crises, the importance of maintaining a continuous supply of medicines, wholesale stocks and efficient pharmaceutical distribution increases. Medicines must always reach patients on time, this is the basis of their sense of security. And Pelion has been successfully carrying out this mission for 35 years, taking care of the quality and length of life.