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icddr,b and Unilever team to fight coronavirus
icddr,b and Unilever Bangladesh Limited (UBL) have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen icddr,b’s ongoing Covid-19 emergency response.
At a time when the entire world is affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and international resources are channelled to global efforts to fight this pandemic, icddr,b made an appeal to local community for support to its Covid-19 emergency response, according to a press release.
Aa per the agreement, Unilever Bangladesh will provide USD 52,000 cash support for personal protective equipment to icddr,b’s clinical laboratory services, and establishment of a temporary patient care facility.
Besides, Unilever Bangladesh will provide its health and hygiene products, medical and lab equipment, and Covid-19 testing kits to icddr,b.
Unilever Bangladesh has already pledged BDT 200 million to help the nation in its fight against COVID–19.
The commitment includes measures such as product donations, creating awareness, improving health infrastructure, protecting its people and livelihoods. As part of commitment and desire to support the philanthropic initiatives of icddr,b, Unilever Bangladesh came up with a mixed approach of cash and in kind support to icddr,b.
icddr,b has been contributing to the plans and actions of the government of Bangladesh in its Covid-19 response through providing free of charge testing support, disease surveillance, strengthening of laboratory capacity, and technical assistance among others.
icddr,b is also implementing global best practices and safety protocols for its own caregivers, researchers and staff for ensuring the continuity of its free of charge diarrhoeal disease treatment and other essential research activities even during the ongoing global pandemic.
Besides, as part of icddr,b’s commitment to solve public health challenges, it is also planning on interventions and epidemiological research related to Covid-19.
On the occasion, icddr,b’s Executive Director Professor John D Clemens said, “While we brace for the impact of Covid-19, I would like to thank Unilever Bangladesh for their gracious support to us. It is our honour to serve the people of Bangladesh during this unparalleled time of need. Together, we will weather the storm.”
Kedar Lele, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director of Unilever Bangladesh Ltd said, “It’s our responsibility to reach out to as many people as possible and help them in their fight against the virus. Considering the scale of the challenge and in order to address it at multiple levels, we’re collaborating with the government, health institutions, implementation partners and civil society.”
“We believe this is the beginning of a new partnership to save essential lives and it’ll help continueicddr,b in its efforts to reduce the Covid-19 pandemic impact," he added.
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