WORLDWIDE CONTACT US ABOUT US PRODUCTS RESEARCH LICENSING NEWSROOM CAREERS INVESTORS Home MERCK AND MERCK FOR MOTHERS HELP ADVANCE A NEW SET OF UN GLOBAL GOALS About Us Corporate Responsibility Reimbursement Support and Patient Assistance Programs Leadership Board of Directors Executive Committee Our Work How We Operate Code of Conduct Compliance Privacy Transparency and Privacy Internet Privacy Policy Cookie Privacy Commitment Cross Border Policy Employment Privacy & Data Protection Diversity Employee Diversity Supplier Diversity Views and Positions Access and Affordability Access to Investigational Medicines Innovation Quality and Safety Sales and Marketing Responsible Public Policy and Advocacy Our History Our People Featured Stories World leaders recently gathered in New York City for the 70th United Nations General Assembly, during which they formally adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These goals – 17 in total, with 169 specific targets – are as ambitious as they are inspiring. Building on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), the SDGs represent the international community’s aspirations for improving the lives of the world’s poorest people by 2030. To date, there has been no greater effort to overcome extreme poverty, poor health, hunger and other development challenges. “We are honored to play a role in the global efforts to achieve the SDGs. Through our ongoing commitments to address important health challenges, including maternal health, HIV/AIDS, cervical cancer and neglected tropical diseases, we are mobilizing the best of Merck to help save and improve lives around the world,” said Kenneth C. Frazier, chairman and chief executive officer, Merck. Merck’s 2014 Corporate Responsibility report highlights our investments into efforts that address the SDGs and other global health and development challenges. One pivotal example of Merck’s commitment is Merck for Mothers, our 10-year, $500 million initiative, which sets out to reduce the number of preventable deaths caused by complications of pregnancy and childbirth. Since its launch in 2011, Merck for Mothers has helped improve reliable access to affordable, quality care and modern contraception for nearly 5 million women. Through partnerships in more than 30 countries around the world, including India, Senegal, Uganda, Zambia and the United States, Merck for Mothers is working to make transformative and sustainable contributions that can help end preventable maternal deaths in three ways: Enabling health providers | Equipping health providers with the skills, tools and technologies they need to deliver high-quality maternity and family planning services wherever women seek care. Developing and delivering lifesaving products | Placing lifesaving maternal health products in the hands of women and their providers. Empowering women | Empowering women to make informed choices about contraception and get the quality care they need for a healthy pregnancy and safe childbirth. Visit Merck for Mothers As we prepare to join the international community to embark on the new SDG agenda, we must keep our eyes on the road ahead. For Merck for Mothers, this means continuing to bring Merck’s talent, scientific and business expertise, and financial resources to help end the unacceptable tragedy of women dying during pregnancy and childbirth. That is why we are actively supporting the United Nations’ new Global Strategy for Women’s, Children’s and Adolescents’ Health. In addition to our on-the-ground programs, we also have committed to forming partnerships to increase awareness and deepen coverage and interest around maternal mortality. Working hand-in-hand with our partners and the media around the world, we hope to foster a new generation of journalists poised to give the issue the attention it deserves. Maternal mortality is one of the world’s oldest tragedies, but in most cases, it’s something we have the knowledge, tools and resources to prevent. As we prepare to advance a new set of global goals, we look forward to continuing our effort to create a world where no woman dies giving life. SHARE: MERCK’S 2014 CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY REPORT Merck’s 2014 Corporate Responsibility report also highlights our investments into efforts that address the SDGs and other global health and development challenges. Read how here. Copyright © 2009-2016 Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc. All rights reserved. Forward-Looking Statement Privacy Terms of Use Site Map