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Philanthropic Activities
Pharmaceutical and Chemical Distributors conducts its business in a socially responsible manner, taking great care to comply with the relevant laws of the land.
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Pharmaceutical and Chemical Distributors conducts its business in a socially responsible manner, taking great care to comply with the relevant laws of the land. The welfare of its employees is of paramount importance and the company strives to create a great place to work for all.
Cognisant of the importance of the patient as a stakeholder in its operations, the company engages in philanthropic activities that enhance healthcare delivery in partnership with not-for-profit organizations, professional associations and public healthcare and academic institutions. Some of these activities include:
Donations
PCD provides material support (medicines and consumables) for doctor associations and religious organizations that carry out medical outreaches providing free services to marginalized populations. Full support has been provided for chemotherapy for patients from rural Zimbabwe identified by NGOs and community leaders.
Grants
In 2015 PCD entered into a five-year agreement with the University of Zimbabwe’s School of Pharmacy to provide financial support for renovations and improvements at campus pharmacy and other initiatives of the school.