KIMBERLY-CLARK Philippines, Inc. has donated more than P3.2 million worth of its products to non-profit organizations, hospitals and treatment centers across the country since the outbreak of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
In a statement, it said it had given 200,000 Huggies diapers, 200,000 Kotex feminine pads, and 20,000 Joy Bathroom tissue rolls. It said it had identified key stakeholders-in-need who have had little-to-no access to these due to the limitations in mobility and resources brought about by the enhanced community quarantine.
“The current health crisis has undoubtedly affected multiple sectors’ ability to efficiently access personal care necessities. Respecting and caring for the communities where we live and work is enveloped in our DNA and we’ve committed ourselves to help them navigate through this situation,” said Michael Vainio, general manager of Kimberly-Clark.
“We’re hopeful that our donation will help inject a sense of dignity and normalcy to the current lives of our beneficiaries as they manage their day-to-day personal care needs,” he added.
Kimberly-Clark said it understands the importance of helping out the healthcare sector augment their resources as more and more hospitals are overwhelmed by the increasing number of COVID-19 cases
It said as a response, the company has delivered over a hundred thousand packs of Huggies diapers, Kotex feminine pads, and Kleenex facial tissues combined, among others, to 39 hospitals across the country. The company also donated to Frontline Feeders PH, a group providing for the needs of frontline healthcare workers in public hospitals.
It said the donations were directed to both hospital frontline healthcare workers and the most vulnerable patients, particularly new mothers and their babies.
