Walgreens Boots Alliance Commits $350,000 to Help Address Critical COVID-19 Needs in India
07 Mai 2021 - 6:14PM
Business Wire
To help address the critical need for COVID-19-related resources
during a surge in cases and deaths in India, Walgreens Boots
Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) today announced a commitment of
US$350,000 to the American India Foundation (AIF).
For a total of $350,000 or more, WBA will:
- provide a direct donation of $100,000
- allow its team members to donate to a special fund, amounting
to at least $100,000
- match these contributions from team members, up to
$100,000
- contribute an in-kind product donation of approximately $50,000
worth of pulse oximeters
Pulse oximeters are non-invasive devices that measure oxygen
saturation. AIF will distribute them to rural healthcare workers on
the frontlines across India.
“Throughout the pandemic, WBA has been committed to keeping
communities safe and providing much-needed healthcare services,
while also working to address barriers to access,” said Rosalind
Brewer, CEO, Walgreens Boots Alliance. “Our thoughts are with
everyone in India right now, and we are proud to support the
American India Foundation to deliver immediate and vital resources
at this critical time.”
The contributions to AIF build on WBA’s extensive response
efforts throughout the pandemic in thousands of communities around
the world, including providing access to COVID-19 testing across
more than 6,000 Walgreens and Boots stores, administering more than
15 million COVID-19 vaccines and continually offering the latest
health information and resources.
Notes to Editors:
About Walgreens Boots Alliance
Walgreens Boots Alliance (Nasdaq: WBA) is a global leader in
retail and wholesale pharmacy, touching millions of lives every day
through dispensing and distributing medicines, and through its
convenient retail locations, digital platforms and health and
beauty products. The company has more than 100 years of trusted
health care heritage and innovation in community pharmacy and
pharmaceutical wholesaling.
Including equity method investments, WBA has a presence in more
than 25 countries, employs more than 450,000 people and has more
than 21,000 stores.
WBA’s purpose is to help people across the world lead healthier
and happier lives. The company is proud of its contributions to
healthy communities, a healthy planet, an inclusive workplace and a
sustainable marketplace. WBA is a participant of the United Nations
Global Compact and adheres to its principles-based approach to
responsible business.
WBA is included in FORTUNE’s 2021 list of the World’s Most
Admired Companies*. This is the 28th consecutive year that WBA or
its predecessor company, Walgreen Co., has been named to the
list.
More company information is available at www.walgreensbootsalliance.com.
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