Last week 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Nepal. In response to this Novo Nordisk India has shared donation of 75,000 insulin vials to the Indian government’s relief operations. The insulin valued at Rs.1 crore. This is to support people with diabetes who have been affected by the earthquake and who currently need access to this life saving medication. As damage and destruction has made living in Nepal citizens, people with diabetes in Nepal are facing difficulty to get medications.
In this regard, the company also submitted a letter regarding the donation to Shri Jitendra Singh, Honourable Union Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region and Minister of State for Prime Minister Office Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Department of Atomic Energy and Department of Space, Government of India.
Diabetes is the common term for several metabolic disorders in which the body no longer produces insulin or uses the insulin it produces ineffectively. It is a common condition and is characterised by abnormally high blood sugar levels.Over three decades Novo Nordisk has been present in Nepal and has worked with several partners to reach out education and awareness to the ~700,000 people with diabetes in Nepal. The company plans to continue to observe the situation and remains committed to helping the people of Nepal and the region during this difficult time.
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