Giving Midwives a Voice in Ghana

Thu, 03/23/2017 - 10:10

Formed in 1935, the Ghana Registered Midwives Association (GRMA) aims to promote and protect the interest and welfare of midwives across the country. Midwives play an integral role in improving access to healthcare in Ghana where they provide more than 60 percent of all maternal and child healthcare services and deliver more than half of all babies.

“Midwives are often the first point of contact for pregnant women in Ghana, especially in rural and deprived communities,” said Fredrica Hanson, Senior Program Manager, GRMA. “Midwives can be found at almost every level of the healthcare system.”

GSK Publishes Annual Report and Responsible Business Supplement 2016

Mon, 03/20/2017 - 09:00

By being commercially successful and operating responsibly, we will improve people’s health and benefit society, as well as create value for shareholders.

Aramark Opens Baseball Season with Roster of Mouthwatering Better-For-You Items

Fri, 03/17/2017 - 15:05

Hungry baseball fans looking for better-for-you choices at the ball park will discover a new roster of great-tasting options added to the menu courtesy of Aramark, the award-winning food and beverage, retail and facilities services partner at ten MLB stadiums.

Congress Should Reject Short-Sighted EPA Budget Cuts

Thu, 03/16/2017 - 12:20

The Trump Administration announcement of proposed massive budget cuts for programs vital to addressing climate change and broader environmental protections at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is “deeply concerning and flies in the face of what the American people and U.S. investor and businesses communities alike are seeking,” said Ceres President Mindy Lubber.

Insights on Improving the Quality of Life for Female Travelers

Wed, 03/15/2017 - 14:05

Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation and Project Echo Partner to Change Cancer Care in The United States and Africa

Thu, 03/16/2017 - 10:00

he Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation has awarded a $10 million grant to Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center to greatly expand quality cancer care for rural and underserved populations in the U.S. and Africa.

Does Your Food Safety Auditor Have the Right Stuff?

Wed, 03/15/2017 - 12:00

Conformance with food safety standards throughout the supply chain is now a fact of doing business. Certification standards targeting farms, facilities, and retailers – SQF, GLOBALG.A.P, BRC, ISO 22000, FSC 22000, Harmonized Good Agricultural Practice (GAP), and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) – all provide guidance to help companies and customers steer clear of food safety crises. Dig deeper, however, and you’ll discover one key factor often overlooked– namely, auditor competence. Ultimately, it’s up to the auditor to interpret the standard’s intent during the farm or facility assessment. It’s like the difference between a good cook and a great chef – it’s not just about following the recipe, but about bringing a critical eye to the process, a combination of expertise and instinct.

Sanitary Towels and Shoes Help Children Stay in School

Wed, 03/15/2017 - 09:00

De Beers has stepped in to provide shoes and sanitary towels for dozens of South African children to prevent them from missing out on their schooling

Accelerating Manufacturing Innovation in America

Wed, 03/15/2017 - 15:00

Pittsburgh is the birthplace of American manufacturing and a city with a vision to reimagine itself as a center for innovation, green manufacturing, and job creation. The International Living Future Institute (ILFI) is partnering with Green Building Alliance (GBA) to help make this vision a reality through the creation of a Living Product “Hub”.

Combating Antibiotic Resistance

Tue, 03/14/2017 - 14:10

Resistance to antibiotics is a major public health crisis, with 700,000 people dying every year from drug resistant infections. We have 70 years of expertise in antibiotics and we’re committed to continuing our research in this area.