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Merck: Corporate Citizen of the Month for September
September 9, 2008
This month, The Africa Society focuses the spotlight on Merck & Co. Inc. as its Corporate Citizen of the Month. Merck & Co. is a global research –driven pharmaceutical company committed to helping people discover, develop, manufacture and market vaccines and medicines to address unmet medical needs. At its core, Merck demonstrates its commitment to corporate responsibility through its philanthropic contributions.
The implementation of initiatives such as the African Comprehensive HIV/AIDS Partnerships (ACHAP) and the Merck Vaccine Network – Africa (MVN – A) that address societal needs and health issues in Africa are only a few ways in which Merck provides a comprehensive approach to prevention, care , treatment and support. Merck's philanthropy also lends itself to organizations such as The Africa Society whose mission is to educate and engage Americans about Africa. As a key sponsor and partner, Merck's overall mission to enhance the health and well-being of people around the world coincides with our goals of creating through partnerships a better understanding of Africa's peoples, diverse cultures, histories and economies.
Our Board of Directors and staff proudly recognize Merck & Co's achievements and its contributions to the larger community. For more information on Merck and its philanthropic mission, visit www.merck.com/cr