icddr,b and Unilever Bangladesh Limited (UBL) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen icddr,b’s ongoing Covid-19 emergency response.
As per the agreement, Unilever Bangladesh will provide $52,000 support for personal protective equipments to icddr,b’s clinical laboratory services, and establishment of a temporary patient care facility, says a press release.
Additionally, Unilever Bangladesh will provide its health and hygiene products, medical and lab equipments, and Covid-19 testing kit to icddr,b, the release added.
Unilever Bangladesh already pledged Tk20 crore 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.
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, CEO and managing director of Unilever Bangladesh Ltd, said, “It is 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 are collaborating with the government, health institutions, implementation partners and civil society.”
