Novartis

Novartis

Novartis is a big company that makes medicines. It is based in Basel, Switzerland. It is one of the largest medicine makers in the world.

Important Medicines

Novartis makes many medicines that help people. Some of these medicines are for different health problems like heart issues, cancer, and infections. They work hard to create new medicines that can help more people.

History

Novartis started in 1996 when two Swiss companies, Ciba-Geigy and Sandoz, joined together. These companies had been making medicines for many years before they merged. Since then, Novartis has grown and made many new medicines.

Helping People

Novartis is also known for helping people in need. For example, they have helped fight a disease called leprosy by giving free medicines to countries where it is common. This shows that Novartis cares about making the world healthier for everyone.