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Behind the scenes of the transtocker, one of our tools for making medicines accessible in Africa and the Droms. 

In this captivating video, Mr Hervé GUESSENND, Managing Director and Head Pharmacist, and Mr Yann GUIRIEC, Director of General and IT Services at PlanetPharma, take us exclusively behind the scenes of our Transtocker, a tool where technology meets precision to ensure efficient and secure management of essential pharmaceutical products.

Discover this stacker crane, an automatic pallet warehouse that's 32 metres high! It manages the storage of 11,500 pallets on 17 levels with maximum speed and safety. It also guarantees maximum optimisation of space and unrivalled operational efficiency.

Today and tomorrow you're in good hands. 👐 

Take a look back at the Homecare Week which took place in January 2024 at UbiPharm Martinique and UbiPharm Guadeloupe.

Following the success of this event, we are delighted to announce that new sessions will be organised this year. This initiative is part of our ongoing commitment to provide quality services and products to improve the health of our customers. 

In accordance with French law, the  Economic et Social Unit (ESU), comprising the four specialist subsidiaries PlanetPharma, Gesca, DII and D.T. Pharma, publish their gender equality index. The companies in the UES achieved a score of 92 out of 100 for the period from 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2023. 

As a reminder, the gender equality index is an overall score made up of four or five indicators (depending on the size of the company):
- average pay gap between men and women ;
- difference in the rate of individual pay rises ;
- percentage of employees receiving a pay rise on return from maternity leave;
- number of women in the ten highest-paid positions.

**The table with the results is only available in French

The human resources teams of the UbiPharm group's subsidiaries held their seminar from 1 to 6 February 2024 in Lomé, Togo.

At this annual meeting, participants were given training in areas such as forward-looking management of jobs and skills, and the role of branding in internal communication. The teams also took the opportunity to share their experiences and discuss management issues.

The event ended on a high note with a convivial excursion to discover the Womé waterfall in Kpalimé, also in Togo.

Following a visit by the UbiPharm teams to the University of Limoges in November 2023, we were delighted to welcome in our headquarter 7 students from the Master 2 "Pharmaceutical Distribution" course at the Faculty of Pharmacy in Limoges on Thursday 21 December 2023. A day dedicated to exploration, learning, and sharing.

Special encounters 

Our guests had the opportunity to interact with UbiPharm representatives: 

- Mr GBOHO, Managing Director of D.T. Pharma and coordinator of the French overseas department and territories subsidiaries; 

- Ms RIQUET, Director of Pharmaceutical Affairs at PlanetPharma - the Group's wholesale export distributor; 

- Mr ACQUISTO, Managing Director of UbiPharm Guyane. 

The UbiPharm Fondation has reaffirmed its commitment to education in the Congo by officially handing over a new school building to Collège Nkouka-Boussoumbou in Madibou, in Brazzaville's eighth arrondissement. The ceremony, which took place on December 4, 2023, was honored by the presence of the Minister of Preschool, Primary and Secondary Education and Literacy, Jean-Luc MOUTHOU.

The Minister expressed his gratitude, underlining the importance of responding to the Head of State's educational vision. "It's a tremendous feeling of joy to be part of the Head of State's vision by offering Congolese schoolchildren school infrastructure as close as possible to their homes. This is our commitment and our priesthood", declared Minister Jean-Luc Mouthou.

A modernized education building

The refurbished building comprises three classrooms and a modern administrative block including the principal's office, the director of studies' office, the bursar's office, the teachers' lounge, the secretariat, the general supervisor's office and modern toilets. Renovation work has also been carried out on the student toilets.

The Board of Directors of UbiPharm Group and the Executive Committee announces with great sympathy that Dr Youssif El Hadj MADOUGOU, Trustee of the UbiPharm Group and Chairman of the Board of Directors of UbiPharm Niger from 2018 to 2020, has passed away on 14 December 2023.

The UbiPharm Group and all its companies offer their sincere condolences to the bereaved family and assure them of their compassion in these difficult times.

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On November 22nd 2023 in Thiès, Senegal, the management of UbiPharm Senegal invited its customers to a meeting dedicated to exchange and collaboration. This event explored two crucial themes: 

• reading and understanding of the income statement,
• and shareholding within UbiPharm.

This atmosphere of openness and transparency strengthens the relationship between UbiPharm Senegal and its partners, creating a true spirit of collaboration.

On November 9, 2023, UbiPharm Senegal, a major player in the pharmaceutical sector, held a gala dinner to celebrate its thirtieth anniversary at the King Fahd Palace Hotel in Dakar.

The event was marked by an exceptional evening full of emotion, and brought together almost 300 participants, including customers, staff and partners, creating a festive atmosphere. 

On November 10, 2023, Mr Bertrand GBOHO, General Manager of D.T. Pharma and French territories coordinator, and Ms Célia RIQUET, Director of Pharmaceutical Affairs at PlanetPharma, met students from the Faculty of Pharmacy at the University of Limoges.

This meeting with the second year Master's students in the "Pharmaceutical Distribution" class turned out to be much more than a simple corporate presentation of the UbiPharm group. It was a warm meeting, conducive to exchange and discussion, offering the students an insight into the world of UbiPharm, and helping them to understand the Company.

The UbiPharm vision

With Mr GBOHO and Ms RIQUET’s presentation, the students were able to discover the UbiPharm ecosystem, comprising 19 African and French territories subsidiaries, each playing a key role in public health in their country or region. They enabled the class to understand the scope of the opportunities that could be offered to them in this diversified Group.

An enriching exchange

The students appreciated the presentation, which was unequivocally beneficial for those wishing to pursue a career in pharmaceutical distribution. They were able to witness the company's determination to look to the future, by helping them becoming the professionals of tomorrow.

On the morning of Sunday, October 8, Baie-Mahault in Guadeloupe was transformed into a vast terrain of solidarity, health and awareness during the second annual Foulées du Ruban Rose. The event, organized by the eponymous association, brought together 2,500 participants, including 28 UbiPharm Guadeloupe employees and partner pharmacists, as well as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of UbiPharm Guadeloupe, Mr. Abdoulaye TRAORÉ. The famous Miss & Mister Guadeloupe were also present, accompanied by a troupe of dancers.

The month of October is designated worldwide as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the Pink October campaign mobilizes the general public in the fight against the disease. It was in this spirit that Les Foulées du Ruban Rose was born. The initiative aims to boost awareness and prevention of breast cancer, while supporting those affected by the disease.

On Friday September 29, the UbiPharm Foundation and UbiPharm Guyane officially donated the brand new reception hall at the École de la 2ème Chance in Cayenne, French Guiana, during an inauguration ceremony.

Supporting the renovation of the school's reception hall was an opportunity to transform the reception area for young people at the École de la 2ème Chance. The aim of the donation was to improve reception conditions for young people attending the school, and to demonstrate the importance of community involvement and investment in their future by providing an environment conducive to their personal and professional development. 

The event brought together over 50 participants, including key members of UbiPharm and École de la 2ème Chance. Inspiring speeches underlined the commitment of UbiPharm Fondation and E2C to the education and professional integration of young people in French Guyana.

On Saturday 23rd, 2023, our teams participated in the Seine-Marathon 76, in Rouen, Normandy, and ran 10 km.

Race organized in the evening, it started at the l’Hôtel de Département de Seine-Maritime. The route followed the historic route, passing, among other things, through the center of Rouen and the Quais de Seine.

Congratulation to all the runners! 

From June 1 to 4, UbiPharm was present at the 22nd edition of the International Pharmaceutical Forum, a major event bringing together key players in the pharmaceutical industry in Africa, as Lead Sponsor.  The theme of this year's event was "Pharmaceutical Sovereignty for Africa: Challenges and Opportunities". The international meeting, under the patronage of the President of the Republic of Senegal, took place at the King Fadh Palace in Dakar, Senegal.

During the Forum, Dr THIAM, Managing Director of UbiPharm Senegal, and Dr NDONG, Sales Director of our Senegalese subsidiary, also had the opportunity to speak at a symposium. They highlighted our commitment to pharmacists and healthcare professionals in Africa, underlining our willingness to work closely together to meet the continent's specific needs.

During the last semester, on December 29, 2022, UbiPharm Burkina received an honorary distinction from the State of Burkina Faso in the framework of the celebration of the Independence Day of the country on December 11. This award was made on the proposal of the Chairman of the Board of Directors of UbiPharm Burkina, Dr DAO Boukary and of the General Manager, Dr Malick DIARRA regarding the 5 collaborators. The latter have been awarded the rank of Knight of the Order of Merit of Health and Social Action with the Health clasp. 

As for the General Manager of the Burkinabe subsidiary of UbiPharm, Dr DIARRA, he was rewarded on the proposal of the National Order of Pharmacists of Burkina Faso, and was elevated to the rank of Knight of the Burkinabe Order of Merit. 

On April 7, the UbiPharm Group hosted an exciting webinar on "Inspiring Women: Celebrating Their Achievements and Impact within the Group." This event brought together women and men from the Company to celebrate the achievements of remarkable women within the company.

The webinar was hosted by two inspiring women: Ms. Ntsame Obame, Group CFO and CFO of the Gabonese subsidiary, and Ms. Liban, CFO of UbiPharm Guadeloupe. During the video conference, Ms. Ntsame Obame spoke about her career in the pharmaceutical industry, highlighting the challenges she faced as a woman to advance her career. Ms. Liban, for her part, explained that juggling a career and a personal life is not always easy, but that being organized and having a strong support network can help you find a balance.

The sharing of experiences by these two accomplished pharmacists was a source of inspiration for the employees present.

On April 19, 2023, representatives of the UbiPharm Foundation went to the Man region to donate books. The Foundation, which is involved in civic and social actions, aims, among other things, to improve the education of the population. It is in this context that it went to Man Doyagouiné, in Côte d'Ivoire, to support the government of Côte d'Ivoire in the process of improving the quality of the education system.

 The Foundation's donation included more than 3,000 books, textbooks and pedagogical materials, as well as computers for secondary school math clubs.

On Saturday 18 February 2023, UbiPharm Côte d'Ivoire employees from all branches were presented with long-service awards. The event, which took place at the Dream Espace in Cocody, Abidjan, was full of emotion, as it was an opportunity to mark and celebrate between 15 and over 35 years of work for the longest-serving employees of the Côte d'Ivoire subsidiary.

On February 10, 2023, UbiPharm Côte d'Ivoire, expert in the pharmaceutical supply chain in Côte d'Ivoire, was present at the 9th edition of the Forum des Stages in Yamoussoukro. The theme of this year was: "The challenge of youth employment". 

The 2023 edition of the Internship Forum was chaired by Ms. Francine BLE, Regional Director of Youth Promotion (representing the Minister of Youth Promotion, Professional Insertion and Civic Service).