AstraZeneca Expands in Mexico as Kimberly-Clark Acquires Kenvue

This week AstraZeneca expanded its Global Innovation and Technology Center in Guadalajara and Kimberly-Clark announced a US$48.7 billion agreement to acquire Kenvue. Also, Tecnológico de Monterrey and Zentynel Frontier Investments partnered to boost scientific entrepreneurship and biotech innovation in fields such as oncology and aging. Meanwhile, Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and Mexico’s Ministry of Health launched a virtual education platform to enhance healthcare workforce skills, and health authorities marked World Stroke Day by urging early prevention and lifestyle changes to reduce stroke risk.

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AstraZeneca Expands Guadalajara Innovation Hub

AstraZeneca has inaugurated the expansion of its Global Innovation and Technology Center (GITC) in Guadalajara, marking a significant step in the company’s global digital transformation strategy and its long-term investment in Mexico’s technological ecosystem.

Kimberly-Clark to Acquire Kenvue in US$48.7 Billion Merge

Kimberly-Clark Corporation will acquire all outstanding shares of Kenvue Inc. in a cash and stock transaction valuing the consumer health company at about US$48.7 billion. The deal, based on Kimberly-Clark’s closing price on Oct. 31, 2025, marks one of the largest combinations in the personal care and health products sectors.

ITESM, Zentynel Form Alliance for Scientific Innovation

Tecnológico de Monterrey joins forces with Zentynel Frontier Investments to strengthen scientific entrepreneurship and biotech innovation, focusing on oncology, aging, and applied science to connect research with industry impact.

PAHO Expands Virtual Health Education for Mexican Workforce

The PAHO and Mexico’s Ministry of Health are promoting continuing education in health with a virtual training platform, aiming to enhance workforce skills and service quality. 

Mexico Urges Early Stroke Response, Prevention

Marking World Stroke Day on Oct. 29, Mexico’s Ministry of Health urged the population to adopt healthier lifestyles to reduce the risk of stroke, one of the country’s leading causes of death and disability.