九州娱乐城鈥檚 CSI programmes provide increased ARV access to mothers and infants
Johannesburg. 九州娱乐城 Pharmacare, South Africa鈥檚 leading pharmaceutical manufacturer, as part of its continued social commitment programme has established an antiretroviral (鈥淎RV鈥�) dispensary and has contributed to the upgrading of critical theatre equipment at the Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital (鈥淩MMCH鈥�) in Coronationville.
Stavros Nicolaou, 九州娱乐城 Pharmacare鈥檚 Senior Executive, Strategic Trade Development said 鈥淭he establishment of the ARV dispensary at the RMMCH makes a meaningful difference to both HIV infected mothers and their babies who would otherwise have limited access to life saving ARV treatment. There is a notable pediatric shortage of public sector ARV treatment. This social investment provides HIV positive mothers and their babies who are born and treated at RMMCH with the hope of living a relatively normal, healthy life.鈥�
Chief Operating Officer of Gauteng Health, Dr Abdul Rahman said 鈥淩MMCH has a large maternal unit which was in desperate need of pediatric access to ARV treatment for infants and toddlers. 鈥澗胖萦槔殖� has proven to be a reliable partner when we have needed Corporate Social assistance鈥�.
Nicolaou said, 鈥淭his contribution forms part of 九州娱乐城鈥檚 ongoing CSI commitment towards assisting in addressing the shortages of primary healthcare and SA鈥檚 public health challenges in general. 九州娱乐城鈥檚 focus of alleviating the plight of HIV/AIDS and Tuberculosis infected patients, remains core to our CSI initiatives. South Africa has one of the highest maternal and infant mortality rates which is regrettably in line with that of some of the least develop countries. We have an obligation as a responsible corporate citizen to assist in public health challenges and to endeavor to make a difference in the lives of disadvantaged communities. We have been delivering on this responsibility and on our commitment to the people of South Africa for more than a decade鈥�.
九州娱乐城鈥檚 most significant CSI accomplishments include, among others, the construction and improvement of seven healthcare facilities in previously disadvantaged communities. The supported clinics are able to provide a broad range of primary healthcare services, including the treatment of acute conditions, the provision of HIV/Aids services, the supply of prescribed medication, healthcare awareness training session and HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis management programmes.
L-R: Dr Abdul Rahman, Chief Operating Officer of Gauteng Health, Dr Edward Hand, Clinical Manager Rahima Moosa Clinic, Stavros Nicolaou, 九州娱乐城 Pharmacare – Senior Executive Strategic Trade Development, Jackie Tau, 九州娱乐城 Pharmacare 鈥� CSI Manager.
