Takeda to support Global Fund projects

Takeda has launched a new endowment scheme through which it will contribute a total of around $11 million to various Global Fund projects in Africa.

Takeda has launched a new endowment scheme through which it will contribute a total of around $11 million to various Global Fund projects in Africa.

The Japanese firm concedes that its contributions to health initiatives in developing countries have been low, but said the move...

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