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Cancer prevention is simplified with contemporary
Zuvius Lifesciences Private Limited
E
arly detection of cancer is
proven to reduce the mortality
rate of the patient and it is
very important to encourage early
screening and diagnosis. There
are various natural products,
hormones, and antimetabolite drugs
that are effective in the treatment
of cancerous diseases. Based in
Mumbai, Zuvius Lifesciences is a
pharma company which specializes
in creating highly effective
anticancer drugs, and is also known
to take up social welfare initiatives
to educate and spread awareness
about cancer prevention.
In conversation with
Mr. Nimish Thakkar,
Chairman & Managing
Director of Zuvius
Can you brief us about the
history of your company?
Zuvius took shape in our hearts
when we unearthed a huge outbreak
of cancer cases plaguing the world.
The rarity of the disease and the
unavailability of a sustainable
solution gave us a purpose to
pursue. In the year 2005, we sold
off our distribution agency and laid
the foundation stone of Zuvius. We
sailed through storms and rough
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tides to finally find the glory of
our relentless efforts. We picked
the pebbles of experience, and
blended the gravels of the industry
and finally carved the road ahead
specializing in the oncology and
super specialty segment. Today, the
company has emerged to be the
manufacturers of the widest range
of high-quality anti-cancer drugs
operating in Pan India as well as in
the global markets.
What were the biggest initial
hurdles to building your
business and how did you
overcome them?
There was an epoch of 2 years from
2006 to 2008, when the company
hit a roadblock. Sales were ceased
and employees left. We were on the
brink of collapse but it was our faith
in the cause, our perseverance and
hard work that kept us standing
even through the darkest hours.
The unity amongst the Directors to
stand together and strong zeal to
the cause of fighting against cancer
really helped us overcome it.
What’s the best thing that
happened to you recently?
Our recent efforts towards
spreading awareness on cancer
in rural villages received an
overwhelming response. People
have started to understand the
importance of early diagnosis
and cancer screening which will
definitely prove to be a game-
changing move in the treatment
of cancer and enhancement of
survival rate. Our team at Zuvius is
doing some great work not only in
formulating anti-cancer drugs but
also in nutraceuticals along with
other super-specialty segments. So,
that’s the recent happenings which
are keeping us on the edge and
giving us an adrenaline rush.
What is your greatest fear,
and how do you manage
fear?
Though I won’t coin it as a fear, I
do make special efforts to keep my
team intact by keeping politics out
of my employees and nurturing a
happy healthy work environment.
It is only when people work from
a place of content and happiness;
they deliver much more than they
thought they could. Being a
member of the pharmaceutical
industry, my fear is neither the
competition nor the performance
of my products. Healthy
competition is very essential for
new innovations, break-through
researches, and helpful solutions.
Redefining Health, Rediscovering Life”
september 2019