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15.05.05, 10:38
Do artykulu dodalbym, ze ten sam Merck generuje swoj zysk glownie kosztem
amerykanskich pacjetow i byl takze najbardziej szczorda amerykanska
korporacja w 2003r (wydal na wspieranie roznych inicjatyw w 2003 ok 850 mln.
dolarow).
www.merck.com/about/feature_story/pdf/top_10_corporate_givers_2003.pdf
Razem z Fundacja Bila Gatesow sponsoruje anti-HIV program w Botswanie,
wspiera anti-HIV program w Rumunii i od 1987 dostarcza non-profit lek
Mectizan™ do krajow trzeciego swiata. I nie jest sponsorowany przez zadna
inna instytucje, ale podlega prawom rynkowym.
Ale to nie pasuje do obrazu, jaki autor artykulu chce nam przedstawic.
Major programs include:
The African Comprehensive HIV/AIDS Partnership (Botswana/Merck/Gates
partnership) - Established in 2000, this partnership between the Government
of Botswana, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Merck/The Merck
Company Foundation works to support and enhance Botswana's national response
to the HIV/AIDS epidemic through a comprehensive approach to prevention,
care, treatment and support. To date, more than 27,000 people are enrolled in
Botswana's national antiretroviral (ARV) treatment program and more than
17,000 are receiving ARV therapy. Partnership programs also seek to enhance
local capacity by strengthening health care infrastructure and transferring
technical skills, and are working to prevent HIV/AIDS through disease
awareness and de-stigmatization education.
Merck Mectizan™ Donation Program - In 1987, Merck made the decision to
provide Mectizan free of charge wherever needed, for as long as needed, to
treat onchocerciasis (river blindness). Today, more than 40 million people
each year in 34 endemic countries outside the U.S. receive Mectizan for the
treatment of this disease. In 1998, Merck expanded the program to include the
prevention of lymphatic filariasis (LF) in African countries where LF co-
exists with onchocerciasis. In 2003, MECTIZAN was provided for LF prevention
to more than 20 million people in 8 countries.
Merck Patient Assistance Program - Designed to provide temporary assistance
to low-income patients in the United States who do not have access to
insurance coverage for prescription medications and cannot afford them, for
nearly 50 years the Merck Patient Assistance Program has provided our drugs
free to millions of Americans. In 2003 alone, more than 600,000 people
received assistance through the program.
Merck Medical Outreach Program - Since 1958, Merck has donated
pharmaceuticals and vaccines to a selected group of qualified, U.S.-based
private voluntary organizations for use in the developing world and in
support of major disaster relief efforts worldwide. Today, Merck's donated
medicines and vaccines are reaching people in more than 150 countries.
Merck Institute of Science Education - Founded in 1993, MISE seeks to improve
science education for students in kindergarten through 12th grade through
partnerships with schools in several communities in which Merck operates. To
date, MISE has sponsored more than 150 long-term, intensive professional
development workshops for local educators, reaching more than 3,000 teachers
in partner schools.
Merck Institute of Aging & Health - A non-profit entity funded by The Merck
Company Foundation, MIAH was established in 2001 to improve health,
independence and quality of life for older people throughout the world. MIAH
works to fulfill its mission by communicating vital health information,
educating the public and health professionals about aging, and encouraging
health research in the aging field.
Neighbor of Choice Program - The “Neighbor of Choice” program aims to build
trustworthy and sustainable relationships with key individuals and groups in
every community where Merck operations through strong environmental
communications and sound community actions. The program seeks to identify
each community's essential needs and respond appropriately to issues and
concerns.
Ethics Centers - In 1995, The Merck Company Foundation entered into a
collaboration with the Ethics Resource Center in Washington, D.C. to
establish ethics centers in selected countries around the world. Centers
currently exist in the United Arab Emirates, South Africa, Colombia and
Turkey. The centers are tasked with facilitating dialogue locally around
ethical issues of importance within each country/region.
Merck Partnership for Giving and Matching Gift Programs - Through these two
matching funds programs, Merck offers employees the opportunity to double
their contributions to non-profit organizations. Through the Partnership for
Giving Program, Merck matches employees' gifts to health and human service
organizations that are important to them. The Matching Gift Program enables
employees to support high schools, colleges and universities, public
broadcasting, public libraries and science museums.
