Johnson & Johnson Names Winners of First Africa Innovation Challenge - Seite 4

"The expansion of our companies' operations in Africa allows Johnson & Johnson to continue to build innovative, collaborative opportunities that meet a variety of market needs, including developing new pharmaceutical products, service delivery approaches and advocacy for health issues impacting vulnerable communities," said Alma Scott, Head of Africa Operations and Partnerships, Global Public Health. "Through regional engagement with health delivery partners, we seek to support locally-executable programs that drive health impact."

About Johnson & Johnson in Africa
The Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies have a strong legacy in Africa. More than 80 years ago, South Africa was selected as the company's third overseas location and has steadily expanded its footprint in Africa to 27 countries. Today, Johnson & Johnson operates three manufacturing plants and employs more than 1,500 employees in Africa who serve the region's diverse health needs through our consumer, commercial, global public health and corporate citizenship programs.

Through innovation, collaboration and local engagement we are:

• Cultivating Africa's innovation through heath technology hubs
• Expanding R&D skills and capacity among African scientists
• Catalyzing healthcare infrastructure investments
• Enhancing collaboration with local health delivery partners
• Boosting education and training resources for healthcare workers
• Empowering African youth to thrive and become drivers of change
• Improving access to medicines.

About Johnson & Johnson
Caring for the world, one person at a time, inspires and unites the people of Johnson & Johnson. We embrace research and science - bringing innovative ideas, products and services to advance the health and well-being of people. Our approximately 126,900 employees at more than 250 Johnson & Johnson operating companies work with partners in health care to touch the lives of over a billion people every day, throughout the world.

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