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12.29.2004 ET
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Abbott Donates Precription Medicines and Nutritionals to Assist in Relief Efforts in Southeast Asia
Abbott Will Donate $4 Million in Funds, Prescription Medicines and Nutritionals
(CSRwire) ABBOTT PARK, IL - Dec. 29, 2004 − Abbott has committed $4
million in funding and healthcare product donations to the victims of the
natural disasters in Southeast Asia and the eastern coast of Africa.
Working through international humanitarian agencies, AmeriCares and
Project HOPE, global healthcare company Abbott is sending needed
prescription drugs and nutritional aid. Among the donated Abbott products
are Biaxin®, Biaxin XL®, Omnicef®, Pedialyte®, PediaSure® and
Rehydralyte®. The Abbott product donation is expected to help
approximately 60,000 people and is valued at $2 million.
Additionally, Abbott is donating $2 million in funding through relief
agencies working on the ground in the affected regions. And, employees in
Abbott's Egyptian affiliate have pledged one hour of their salary to assist
in relief efforts.
Abbott's 55,000 employees around the world express their deepest
sympathies to the victims of this tragedy and to their families.
Abbott's news releases and other information are available on the
company's Web site at www.abbott.com.
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