Astellas launches Global Health Foundation

21 November 2018

Japanese drug major Astellas Pharma (TYO: 4503) has announced the launch of the Astellas Global Health Foundation (AGHF), a new international philanthropic organization dedicated to improving access to health in underserved global communities.

Key areas of focus for the AGHF initially will be neglected tropical and communicable diseases, children's health and mental health in low-income communities and low-and middle-income countries where Astellas, a company dedicated to improving the health of people around the world, does not have a commercial presence. Additionally, the AGHF will fund programs that build healthier communities and provide disaster preparedness and relief in these same geographies.

The Astellas Global Health Foundation merges three former philanthropic entities – the Astellas USA Foundation (AUSF), the Astellas European Foundation (AEF), and the Astellas Asia-Oceania Foundation (AAOF) – into one organization.

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