Italy is facing thecoronavirus emergency. Many the profuse energies to allow our country to emerge from the crisis. The decision of the pharmaceutical company is important Roche which, as the president announced Maurice de Cicco, will donate for free the drug forrheumatoid arthritis which performed well against the covid pneumonia19. In this period of health emergency, our country is receiving support and help. Many donations, but also a lot digital solidarity. Many companies are offering free technology solutions to enable you to work from home in smart working or spend pleasantly these days of isolation between books and films.
From Roche, drugs and protective equipment
The large company Roche has seen fit to help the sick. The drug, already tested in China, is effective on breathing problems. The group has therefore made it available free of charge to all regions that request it.
Roche intends to offer concrete support to healthcare facilities that operate with insufficient economic means and equipment. In collaboration with Cittadinanzattiva e Fimmg, will donate 1 million euros in protective equipment for doctors and intensive care equipment. This operation also includes a donation of helmets for ventilation of patients admitted to intensive care.
Roche does it in 4
With the slogan "Roche does it in 4”, The company also initiates a voluntary work of competence and the campaign "Stay home, read a book”, Aimed at young people up to 25 years of age in Milan and Monza with the aim of raising awareness on the issue of civic sense in this phase of health emergency.
The company also makes the service available free of charge until the emergency is resolved integrated telemedicine for people with diabetes that allows communication of the Smart Digital Clinic medical record and the mySugr app. Furthermore, their professionals will offer telephone support and advice by collaborating with those who already carry out this difficult task.
Maurizio de Cicco (Roche): "We are at the service of the country"
Roche's president and chief executive officer, Maurice de Cicco, he declared: “We felt it was our duty to adhere to the invitation of the President of the Republic who recommended to all absolute cohesion and an imperative commitment to face the emergency”.
“A company like ours - he added - cannot fail respond to the appeal because we are an integral part of the national health system, at the service of patients, health workers and the whole country ".
The drug already tested in China
This is the reason why the leading group of the pharmaceutical industry has decided to “provide free for the emergency period the 'tocilizumab (RoActemra) 'to all the regions that request it ”, subject to the stocks necessary to allow the therapeutic continuity to patients suffering from diseases for which the product is authorized. The drug is currently used for the treatment ofrheumatoid arthritis and it is not indicated for the treatment of covid pneumonia19, but the scientific community is showing interest in its use after insertion in Chinese guidelines. From Roche comes a beautiful gesture of hope and great solidarity that will allow us to better address this health crisis.
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