MSD for Mothers is our international 10-year program to reduce maternal mortality during pregnancy and childbirth. Together with partners, we are working on transformative solutions to strengthen sustainable health systems. We are focusing on improving access to qualitative healthcare for women at health facilities when giving birth, as well as improving access to modern contraceptives.
Learn moreIn 1987, MSD committed to providing Ivermectin, a medicine that fights river blindness and elefantitis, free of charge until both diseases are eliminated. This goal was reached in Columbia in 2013, and it could be achieved worldwide by 2025.
Learn moreWe support worldwide the increased enforcement of existing anti-counterfeiting laws and the adoption of new public policies to strengthen existing laws and enforcement programs, including increased criminal and civil penalties for counterfeiters.
Learn moreIn Belgium, long-term partnerships and support for local projects are integral components of MSD’s social engagement.
Learn moreEthics and transparency are cornerstones of MSD's corporate reputation. We support the efforts of the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA) to increase transparency in the pharmaceutical industry.