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The Pfizer Foundation Invests in Community-Based Solutions to Combat the Threat of Infectious Diseases
Globally, infectious diseases are responsible for an estimated seven million deaths annually1 and are a leading cause of disability, particularly among young children and marginalized populations,2 often perpetuating the cycle of poverty.3 This is one of the reasons why The Pfizer Foundation* is dedicated to accelerating innovative solutions and improving health systems to help address the urgent threat of infectious diseases. Through the Global Health Innovation Grants (GHIG) program, now in...
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Improving Care and Support for People Living with Breast Cancer
The facts around breast cancer raise cause for attention and most importantly, action.Worldwide, breast cancer continues to be one of the most common forms of cancer overall.1 And, with the global population aging, nearly 50% more women will develop and die from breast cancer in 2020 than in 2002.2 This statistic doesn’t include men, who also battle the disease, nor does it give the real picture with respect to certain populations.The quality of, and access to care among those diagnosed with...
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Pfizer Partners with Wellcome to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance in Sub-Saharan Africa
As part of Pfizer’s longstanding history of fighting infectious diseases and reducing health disparities for people around the world, we are excited to announce a new partnership with Wellcome, an independent foundation, to help tackle the growing public health crisis of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). AMR occurs when bacteria evolve to resist the effectiveness of antibiotics, making previously treatable diseases difficult or impossible to treat. Without action, it is expected to lead to the...
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Age: Addressing a Blind Spot in Cancer Care
In the last decade, we have seen breakthrough progress in our ability to help prevent, diagnose, and treat cancer. But today, too many people living with cancer still face barriers to timely and equitable care. At Pfizer, we’re focused on removing those barriers for all people living with cancer – including those over the age of 65 – to address disparities in cancer care and improve health equity.Age is the greatest risk factor for developing cancer, with approximately 54% of cancers occurring...
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Pfizer renews commitment to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance
As healthcare systems around the world face unprecedented challenges, the fight against infectious diseases is more important than ever. Vaccines remain the most important tool available to us for protecting against epidemics and outbreaks, and Pfizer is proud to partner with Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance to ensure millions of children are protected against pneumococcal disease. At the Global Vaccine Summit, held virtually on 4th June, Pfizer was proud to renew its commitment to Gavi for its...
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Pfizer Partners with Direct Relief to Provide Critical COVID-19 Supplies to Hospitals
Fighting back against a global pandemic requires cooperation, collaboration, and teamwork. As part of Pfizer’s broader COVID-19 response, we are proud to partner with Direct Relief, a humanitarian aid organization dedicated to improving the health and lives of people affected by poverty or emergencies, across all 50 United States and 80 countries. Pfizer has always been committed to deploying our resources in times of crisis, and we leveraged our long-standing partnership with Direct Relief to...
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Steps to a Stronger Doctor-Patient Relationship
ul.custom-margin { margin-top: 15px; } We’re dedicated to sharing the perspectives of people affected by chronic inflammatory conditions like rheumatoid arthritis (RA). That’s why we created Arthritis.com, a place where people living with RA can find inspiration, lifestyle advice, tools and disease information. Following is an article from Arthritis.com contributor and editorial board member Ara Dikranian, M.D. Dr. Dikranian was compensated by Pfizer to share his perspective as a...
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Reducing Healthcare Disparities in Latino Communities
Health and healthcare disparities remain a major issue across the United States. To help achieve health equity among medically underserved populations, Pfizer’s Multicultural Center of Excellence (MCoE) partners with key multicultural groups across the country. One of our long-standing MCoE partners is Día de la Mujer Latina, a national non-profit organization focused on promoting healthy behaviors within the Latino community by providing a culturally and linguistically proficient education...
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The Value of Vaccines in Disease Prevention: A Global Perspective
Vaccinations are an essential tool in our fight against infectious disease. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), vaccination has greatly reduced the burden of infectious disease globally
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Connecting Patients to the Resources They Need
At Pfizer, we believe that patients should have access to the medicines they need. Which is why, for more than 30 years, Pfizer RxPathways has helped connect patients to a range of assistance programs that offer insurance support, co-pay help,[1] and medication for free or at a savings. Each year, we receive emails, cards, and phone calls from patients and caregivers across the country expressing their appreciation and gratitude for our services and support. Here are excerpts from just a...
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The Value of Cancer Medicines Worldwide
A new wave of discovery in the cancer community.
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Traveling Nine Thousand Miles to Help End Trachoma
Antibiotics are a key component in the global effort to eliminate trachoma, the world’s leading infectious cause of blindness. One of several neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) the World Health Organization (WHO) has identified for elimination, trachoma is a preventable disease, and one that affects those living in communities with limited access to healthcare, clean water and sanitation. Pfizer is proud to contribute to trachoma elimination efforts through the donation of an antibiotic used to...
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