Interest rates are much lower than those offered by banks and commercial lenders. Public healthcare facilities in Osasco are far from adequate. The city s 650,000 inhabitants have access to just six public hospitals, with a total of just 776 in-patient beds. The health program for ABB employees and their families is provided by the largest health insurance company in Brazil. It far exceeds the minimum legal requirements and gives employees access to 7,000 medical facilities of various types in the S o Paulo region.
Prevention is as important as cure.
In Osasco and Guarulhos, ABB operates health and fitness clubs for employees and their families. Facilities include a swimming pool, covered sports center, aerobics and fitness center, sauna and a team of physical education instructors. In 2000, ABB was ranked as the fifth best employer. Everyone benefits The presence of a large, successful company has a major impact on the local economy in the form of increased revenues, taxes and job opportunities. It also stimulates local commerce and the development of municipal services.