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NJ Top Doc, Dr. Kishwar Shareef Continues To Offer Top-Notch Preventative Medicine

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Dr. Kishwar Shareef

Dr. Kishwar Shareef

Our philosophy is to actively apply preventive medicine before disease has an effect on our patients.


SCOTCH PLAINS, N.J. (PRWEB)

NJ Top Docs has re-reviewed and approved Dr. Kishwar Shareef for another year. At her CPC Plus Practice in Randolph, New Jersey Dr. Kishwar Shareef, has been providing top-of-the-line care for decades. Dr. Shareef is a highly skilled physician who brings over 20 years of professional experience. As a board certified physician she passionately focuses on the health, well-being of the patient population 13 years and above.

“Our philosophy is to actively apply preventive medicine before disease has an effect on our patients,” says Dr. Shareef.

Strong communication and updated technologies are the keys to Dr. Shareef’s success. She is constantly in touch with her patients and offers them access to their health data through easy-to-access platforms such as Apple Health and Patient Portal. Her practice also participates on the state’s immunization registry and E-prescription.

“Patients are not just an account,” she says. “Nothing makes us happier than keeping them and their families healthy.”

To learn more about this NJ Top Doc, please click here: https://njtopdocs.com/nj-doctors/dr-kishwar-shareef/

About Us

NJ Top Docs is a comprehensive, trusted and exclusive healthcare resource featuring reviewed and approved Top Doctors and Dentists in New Jersey online in an easy to use format. NJ Top Docs only reviews and approves providers based on merit after they have been extensively vetted.

NJ Top Docs is a division of USA Top Docs which allows patients to meet providers online before making their appointment.

For more information, please click here to contact us or visit http://www.NJTopDocs.com.

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ThoughtWire and PointClickCare Enter into Partnership to Transform Patient Data Challenges in Ontario’s Long-Term Care (LTC) Facilities Built On Microsoft Azure

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TORONTO (PRWEB)

ThoughtWire today announced its strategic technology partnership with PointClickCare, the leading cloud-based software vendor for the senior care market. Together, ThoughtWire and PointClickCare will work to help overcome patient data challenges experienced in Ontario’s Long-Term Care (LTC) facilities. This partnership has resulted in a new solution built on the Microsoft Azure platform including AI services.

Ontario’s LTC system is facing increased pressure to streamline and simplify how clinicians access patient data. Residents at LTC facilities often require complex medical care, yet LTC facilities typically lack easy access to advanced medical technology, such as on-site laboratory testing and diagnostic imaging. As a result, LTC residents are referred to external health organizations and their reports are returned to the LTC using a mix of paper-based and electronic methods.

This creates a challenging scenario for clinicians accessing patient data, requiring them to manually match records between systems and search large databases to find test results. Not only is the current approach inefficient, but it also increases the risk of privacy breaches and user errors.

To solve this challenge, ThoughtWire and PointClickCare developed eConnect, a unified solution for clinicians to access a patient’s medical data built on Azure. The eConnect solution, designed for the long-term care market, provides critical data sources, while applying Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and Augmented Intelligence (AI) to create a single source of truth for patient data. It also improves efficiency, reduces the risk of user error and overcomes many privacy concerns.

“At ThoughtWire, we believe that healthcare data challenges are best solved through partnerships,” said Mike Monteith, CEO of ThoughtWire. “That’s why we’re proud to announce our work with PointClickCare, built on Azure, to create better experiences and outcomes for patients at long-term care facilities.”

“Having access to the right data at the right time is essential to improving healthcare outcomes,” says Stuart Feldman, General Manager, Canada, PointClickCare. “There is a wealth of data available to care providers and through the eConnect solution, we are enabling frontline care staff to access the right information in an efficient and compliant way.”

“Advancements in technology have led to new opportunities to unlock siloed data and improve patient care,” said Lisa Carroll, Canadian Public Sector Lead, Microsoft Canada. “We are pleased to work with partners like ThoughtWire and PointClickCare, who are leveraging Azure to transform the way clinicians assess and treat patients, ultimately leading to better experiences and outcomes.”

To learn more about this strategic technology partnership, download the case study: https://info.thoughtwire.com/download-the-ltc-econnect-case-study

To learn more about ThoughtWire, please visit http://www.thoughtwire.com

ThoughtWire is on a mission to bring the built environment to life. By orchestrating data from people, process, and the physical built environment ThoughtWire delivers smarter, safer and more efficient hospitals, commercial buildings, and cities. Our software applications put people first, whether for clinicians, patients, office workers, or first responders, ThoughtWire puts people in control. Powered by Digital Twins, ThoughtWire’s applications for smart hospitals, smart buildings, and smart cities unlock the value of data generated from built environments by combining it with context from people, processes and IoT devices. Since 2009, ThoughtWire has been changing how we think about the interconnectivity of smart spaces, beginning with its Ambiant™ platform, developed to interconnect and orchestrate people, data, and things in real-time.

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For additional information, please contact Sandy Mangat at sandy.mangat@thoughtwire.com.

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Memorial Healthcare System Offers Free Telehealth Exams in March

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To access MemorialDocNow from a computer, visit www.memorialdocnow.com. From a mobile phone, download the app in the Apple or Google Play store.


HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (PRWEB)

Those feeling under the weather and wondering if their flu-like symptoms could be related to coronavirus can now be examined by a doctor from the privacy of their homes at no cost. MemorialDocNow, the online application from Memorial Healthcare System, doesn’t require insurance and the free telehealth offer is available through March 31.

MemorialDocNow (http://www.memorialdocnow.com) physicians can diagnose, write prescriptions as needed, and are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To avoid the service’s usual $59 charge, users should enter “MemorialCares” when prompted for a coupon code.

To access MemorialDocNow from a computer, visit http://www.memorialdocnow.com. From a mobile phone, download the app in the Apple or Google Play store.

The Florida Department of Health has confirmed cases of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Broward County.

Coronavirus patients present with mild to severe respiratory symptoms similar to those of influenza, including fever, cough, and shortness of breath. The virus has been identified in more than 100 locations worldwide and, at this point, there is no vaccine. (To learn more, visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention website).

Memorial Healthcare System is one of the largest public healthcare systems in the U.S. and a national leader in quality care and patient satisfaction. It is highly regarded for a patient

and family-centered approach at facilities that include Memorial Regional Hospital, Joe

DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, Memorial Regional Hospital South, Memorial Hospital West,

Memorial Hospital Miramar, Memorial Hospital Pembroke, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Health

Specialty Center in Wellington, and Memorial Manor nursing home.

To learn more, visit mhs.net.

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RF Technologies (RFT) Announces the Advancements to their State-of-the-Art Patient Security Solution

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SAFE PLACE Enterprise Software

“This platform was designed from the ground up with IT compliance and information security in mind” says Paul Larson, VP of Engineering Services for RFT.


BROOKFIELD, Wis. (PRWEB)

RFT a leading provider of wireless safety and security solutions for healthcare, hospitality and education, has recently announced an innovative change to their current patient security software. The SAFE PLACE® Enterprise Software is an entirely redesigned and modern software platform to serve your operational needs.

The new SAFE PLACE® Enterprise software release maintains the company’s most popular hospital products, including Infant Security, Pediatric Security, and Elopement Management Solutions, on a single modernized platform.

Enhancements for clinical staff:


  • Connect from Anywhere — With the browser-based interface you do not need a dedicated workstation or need to install software on every machine. The interface allows access via your facility’s secure web connection.

  • User Friendly — Modern, intuitive design is easy to learn and fast to use. Streamlined interface helps you find what you need, when you need it. Improved workflow aligns with common nursing practices, reducing procedural errors and alarm fatigue.

  • Designed for Mobile — Caregivers can conveniently receive alerts on their mobile devices. The ability to seamlessly view alerts, coordinate care, and classify events “on the fly” improves workflow efficiency.

  • Fewer False Alarms — A transmitter can be classified as ‘Off Unit” while its wearer is away from the unit, without needing to be disarmed and reactivated upon their return. Once back within range, the patient is immediately secure.

  • Coordinated Caregivers — Receive and ‘Claim’ alerts to coordinate responses with other caregivers. Also includes easy Event Classification to provide detailed reporting for Quality Assurance purposes.

  • Easy Troubleshooting — Makes it easier to keep track of misplaced transmitters; a ‘green’ icon indicates an active or available transmitter, while ‘grey’ signifies a transmitter is unavailable or missing.

  • Remote Access (optional) — With optional remote access, browser-based interface allows for access from offices or another site via your facility’s secure web connection.

In addition to significant key features, the SAFE PLACE Enterprise contains several user enhancements. “This platform was designed from the ground up with IT compliance and information security in mind” says Paul Larson, VP of Engineering Services for RFT. This release includes the below improvements:

  • iOS App – In addition to the Mobile Client and the Android app, SAFE PLACE® Enterprise now has an iOS application that allows you to respond to alarms from your iOS mobile device running iOS 11 and higher.

Features:

  • SAFE PLACE® Enterprise alarms will appear as a push notification on your iOS device

  • Device will sound / vibrate with each new alarm

  • Always logged in

  • Can claim alarms from inside the app

  • Can perform common functions at the point of care using the app, such as admits, adjusts, and discharges

  • Mom-Baby Matching – To help reduce the risk or possibility of mismatching a new born with his or her mother, the SAFE PLACE® Enterprise mom-baby matching feature provides an added layer of protection against human error and a potential mismatch.


Staff is notified visually as well as with an audible alarm at the workstation or on their mobile devices when a mismatch occurs so that they can respond quickly.

  • Elopement Management Support – Developed with emergency departments and acute care in mind, SAFE PLACE Enterprise now offers the ability to configure units for elopement management. For units using wander management transmitters, when a banded patient is too close to a monitored exit the doors will lock (if desired), an alarm sounds, and staff members are instantly notified.

  • IP Camera Integration – Streaming video for IP cameras can be accessed on the map view allowing responders to see what is happening before they get there.

About RFT

RFT is a leading provider of safety and security solutions for the healthcare, hospitality, and education markets, leveraging radio frequency identification (RFID) and real-time locating system (RTLS) technologies. The RFT family brand includes CODE ALERT® call and wander management systems, SAFE PLACE® patient security systems, SENSATEC® fall management products, HELP ALERT® staff duress systems, and EXACTRACK® equipment location systems. With more than 10,000 installations,

RFT was the first in the industry to offer remote monitoring, RF consulting, 24/7 technical support by internal staff specialists, and a nationwide service team.

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The Role of a Comprehensive Early Development Plan, Upcoming Webinar Hosted by Xtalks

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Xtalks Life Science Webinars

Planning a successful Phase I hybrid trial requires aligning the right therapeutic area, the right molecule, the right study design and endpoints, as well as considering regulatory requirements.


TORONTO (PRWEB)

Join Paul Rothenberg, MD, PhD, Executive Director, Product Development Strategy, Covance Inc. and Amitava Ganguli, BSc (Hons/Pharm), MBChB, MRCP (Edin), Senior Medical Director, Medical & Scientific Affairs, Clinical Pharmacology Services, Covance Inc. in a live webinar on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at 1pm EST.

For novel drugs, demonstrating clinical “proof-of-concept” (POC) is a critical milestone on the road to success. Preparing a comprehensive development plan (CDP) – one that integrates early clinical trial designs and program strategy with other key disciplines (e.g., pre-clinical, regulatory, CMC, commercial) – can shorten overall timelines, reduce costs and increase success rates. Creating a thoughtful CDP that includes Phase I hybrid trials (with enrolment of healthy subjects and patients with the target disease) can help attain the earliest possible clinical POC. Planning a successful Phase I hybrid trial requires aligning the right therapeutic area, the right molecule, the right study design and endpoints, as well as considering regulatory requirements.

This free webinar explains what a CDP is and how pharmaceutical companies create and use CDPs, focusing on the central role of clinical pharmacologists in devising efficient drug development programs. We will explain what Phase I hybrid trials look like and how they provide an important advantage in early drug development.

For more information or to register for this event, visit Optimizing the Success of Phase I Hybrid Trials: The Role of a Comprehensive Early Development Plan.

ABOUT XTALKS

Xtalks, powered by Honeycomb Worldwide Inc., is a leading provider of educational webinars to the global life science, food and medical device community. Every year thousands of industry practitioners (from life science, food and medical device companies, private & academic research institutions, healthcare centers, etc.) turn to Xtalks for access to quality content. Xtalks helps Life Science professionals stay current with industry developments, trends and regulations. Xtalks webinars also provide perspectives on key issues from top industry thought leaders and service providers.

To learn more about Xtalks visit http://xtalks.com

For information about hosting a webinar visit http://xtalks.com/why-host-a-webinar/

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New Poll Shows Americans Trust The World Health Organization To Manage Health Crises Like Coronavirus

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WASHINGTON (PRWEB)

4 out of 5 Americans (82%) across party lines say it is important that the U.S. work to limit the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in other countries.

Peter Yeo, President of the Better World Campaign said, “This poll shows that Americans understand that global cooperation is not optional—it’s an imperative. No country, including the U.S., can battle a pandemic on its own.”

Two thirds of respondents say global cooperation to address health crises is a top priority (67%), topping the list of global concerns that included terrorism, national security, and the prevention of global conflict.

The WHO, based in Geneva, has shipped more than 584,000 surgical masks, 47,000 N95 masks, 620,000 gloves, 72,000 gowns and 11,000 goggles to 57 countries, along with laboratory kits to test and diagnose over 100,000 people.

Yeo added, “Whether you approach this issue from a moral perspective, a health perspective, or a business perspective, the coronavirus proves what we know, deep down: We’re globally connected. And global problems require global solutions.”

Full results can be found here: https://betterworldcampaign.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/International-Cooperation-Poll-March-2020.pdf.

The poll was conducted from March 06-March 09, 2020 among a national sample of 2,200 adults. The interviews were conducted online and the data were weighted to approximate a target sample of adults based on age, race/ethnicity, gender, educational attainment and region. Results from the full survey have a margin of error of plus or minus 2 percentage points.

About the Better World Campaign

The Better World Campaign works to strengthen the relationship between the United States and the United Nations. It encourages U.S. leadership to support the UN’s international work on behalf of peace, progress, freedom, and justice. For more information, visit http://www.betterworldcampaign.org.

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ISA Foundation Begins Accepting Grant Applications March 15

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We look forward to hearing from nonprofits that share our deep commitment to helping children, adults, and families live healthier lives. Together, we can provide the resources needed to make an enormous impact on communities around the world. – Justin Powell


GILBERT, Ariz. (PRWEB)

Organizations that can help the ISA Foundation provide healthy nutrition and support for underserved children, wellness education for all, and aid for those affected by natural disasters are invited to apply for the foundation’s latest round of grants.

U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits can submit their applications online March 15-April 15. The foundation expects to notify recipients in June. Previous grants ranged from $2,500 to $100,000, with an average grant of $30,000.

“We look forward to hearing from nonprofits that share our deep commitment to helping children, adults, and families live healthier lives,” said Isagenix Chief Legal Officer and ISA Foundation Board Member Justin Powell. “Together, we can provide the resources needed to make an enormous impact on communities around the world, building on the work already completed by the many organizations we’ve had the privilege to fund.”

Since launching in 2018, the ISA Foundation, operated by global health and wellness company Isagenix International, has awarded grants totaling more than $2.5 million to 65 nonprofits. The foundation has also provided several volunteer opportunities to Isagenix independent distributors and employees, ranging from a service day at Central Park’s community garden in Phoenix with grant recipient Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona to a service trip to Kenya with another grant recipient, Georgia-based SERV International.

The ISA Foundation represents the latest chapter in how Isagenix is embodying its core value of contribution. Since 2002, the company and foundation have contributed over $33 million in product and cash donations around the world.

To learn more about the ISA Foundation, visit ISAFoundation.net; follow the foundation on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram; or email ISAFoundation@IsagenixCorp.com.

To learn more about Isagenix, visit the Newsroom, like the company on Facebook, and follow it on Twitter and Instagram.

About the ISA Foundation

Established in 2018, the ISA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to create sustainable impact globally through volunteer efforts and charitable contributions focused on healthy nutrition and support for underserved children, wellness education for all, and aid for those affected by natural disasters. Isagenix International covers all administrative costs of the foundation so 100% of donations can benefit those in need. For more information, visit ISAFoundation.net.

About Isagenix International

Established in 2002, Isagenix provides systems for weight loss, performance, vitality and well-being, personal care and beauty, and financial wellness. With more than 400,000 customers worldwide and more than 100 products, packs, and systems globally, the company is committed to supporting healthy change in its customers’ and independent distributors’ lives. Isagenix shares its products and solutions through a network of independent distributors in 14 markets: the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, and South Korea. Isagenix is a privately owned company with headquarters in Gilbert, Arizona. For more information, visit Isagenix.com.

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Coronavirus outbreak has many nonprofits increasing critical services to meet needs

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The Nonprofit Alliance

This is a good reminder that nonprofits are a crucial part of the safety net for vulnerable populations. Crisis intervention happens at the national level, but most immediately it happens at the community level.


WASHINGTON (PRWEB)

While the coronavirus pandemic is causing some businesses and schools to close, many nonprofits have more work than ever. Some are ramping up to meet increased needs among especially vulnerable populations, while dealing with a decrease in manpower and donors amid virus fears.

AARP, whose members have been deemed more at-risk for complications from COVID-19, is actively working to provide accurate, timely guidance during the outbreak, including a special Tele-Town Hall earlier this week. “We have a unique opportunity to meet the needs of older adults during this outbreak, providing what could be lifesaving information and support,” says David Whitehead, AARP and AARP Foundation chief development officer.

“For many nonprofits, the increased need comes at a time when fundraising is a concern due to market instability and overall uncertainty, and when volunteers — a large part of the manpower at these organizations — may not be able to work,” says Shannon McCracken of The Nonprofit Alliance, whose members include many 501(c)(3) organizations. TNPA is planning a virtual town hall meeting for members to discuss fundraising challenges and strategies in light of the pandemic.

The San Antonio Food Bank is preparing hundreds of thousands of 14-day food and supply kits to deliver to low-income households in Texas. “We are running into the fire instead of running away from it,” says Chief Resource Officer Michael Guerra, who expects the need to grow as hourly workers miss paychecks. Volunteers for their programs have dropped 50 percent, a gap they expect to increase.

Many food banks are expanding their services to include mobile distribution centers and hundreds of thousands of additional meals. With schools closing, and nearly 3 million children in the National School Lunch Program, organizations are taking action to meet an immediate and possibly dire need across the nation.

“This is a good reminder that nonprofits are a crucial part of the safety net for vulnerable populations. Crisis intervention happens at the national level, but most immediately it happens at the community level,” says McCracken. “A family already receiving services from a local pantry or after school program is going to need more help during a crisis. And they’re most likely to turn to the organizations already entrenched in the community.”

About The Nonprofit Alliance

The Nonprofit Alliance exists to foster the development and growth of nonprofit organizations and to protect the vital services they provide, as well as the donors, members, partners and volunteers who support them. Members represent a diverse landscape of causes and include industry experts who help nonprofits in their public outreach, fundraising and resource development. For more information, visit tnpa.org.

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Xyngular – Xyngfling 2020 Postponement

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LEHI, Utah (PRWEB)

Xyngular has built a strong and thriving business based on our commitment to helping others optimize and support their own journey to health and wellness.

We do this with every product we make, the lifestyle we promote, and the opportunity we provide in building a home-based business.

Because of this commitment to health and wellness and in consideration of the escalating spread of Covid-19 (Coronavirus), we are postponing our premier event, Xyngfling 2020 set to be held in Las Vegas, NV April 2-4th, 2020.

This postponement means that we are fully planning on executing this event at a later date, yet to be determined. We look forward to gathering with our extended distributor teams throughout the field at that time.

Expect more information to be released as it becomes available. Please follow updates at this location: https://on.xyngular.com/COVID19info

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WHO, UN Foundation and partners launch first-of-its-kind COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund

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The case for global cooperation could not be clearer – communities everywhere are affected, and people want to contribute. This new fund will create space for people everywhere, together, to fight this virus.


WASHINGTON (PRWEB)

A new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Solidarity Response Fund will raise money from a wide range of donors to support the work of the World Health Organization (WHO) and partners to help countries respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. The fund, the first-of-its-kind, enables private individuals, corporations and institutions anywhere in the world to come together to directly contribute to global response efforts, and has been created by the United Nations Foundation and the Swiss Philanthropy Foundation, together with WHO.

“We are at a critical point in the global response to COVID-19 – we need everyone to get involved in this massive effort to keep the world safe,” said Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General. “We are immensely grateful to the UN Foundation and the Swiss Philanthropy Foundation for coming forward to help us set up this fund. A lot of people and institutions have been saying they want to contribute to the fight against the novel coronavirus. Now they can.”

The fund launches with major support already lined up, including from Facebook and Google who have instituted a matching scheme for funds raised through their platforms, while individual donors are also supporting the fund through http://www.COVID19ResponseFund.org.

“We can’t ignore the fact that this is a truly global problem – one that requires truly global solutions,” said Elizabeth Cousens, UN Foundation President and CEO. “The case for global cooperation could not be clearer – communities everywhere are affected, and people want to contribute. This new fund will create space for people everywhere, together, to fight this virus.”

Funds will go towards actions outlined in the COVID-19 Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan to enable all countries – particularly those most vulnerable and at-risk, and with the weakest health systems – to prepare for and respond to the COVID-19 crisis including rapidly detecting cases, stopping transmission of the virus, and caring for those affected.

WHO and its partners are seeking financing for protective equipment for frontline health workers; to equip diagnostic laboratories; improve surveillance and data collection; establish and maintain intensive care units; strengthen supply chains; accelerate research and development of vaccines and therapeutics; and take other critical steps to scale up the public health response to the pandemic.

The COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund is hosted by two foundations, the UN Foundation (registered in the United States) and the Swiss Philanthropy Foundation (registered in Switzerland). Both foundations have established relationships with the World Health Organization, allowing for efficient transfer of financial resources to enable COVID-19 response efforts.

Apart from giving online at http://www.COVID19ResponseFund.org, the UN Foundation can also receive donations via check or wire from around the world by contacting COVID19Fund@unfoundation.org.

All donations made to the United Nations Foundation and Swiss Philanthropy Foundation are tax-deductible to the extent allowable by the law, where applicable (U.S. and Switzerland). Additionally, Swiss Philanthropy Foundation has partnered with Transnational Giving Europe to extend tax benefit to certain additional European countries where applicable.

More:

COVID-19 Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak information

CONTACT

Media Enquiries:

UN Foundation

Rachel Bridges and Serena Jiwani

United Nations Foundation

Press@unfoundation.org

+1 (202) 765-8448

About the United Nations Foundation

The UN Foundation brings together the ideas, people, and resources the United Nations needs to drive global progress and tackle urgent problems. Our hallmark is to collaborate for lasting change and innovate to address humanity’s greatest challenges. With an insider’s knowledge and outsider’s flexibility, we stay agile to get things done. Learn more at: http://www.unfoundation.org.

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