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Pfizer Australia Pledges Tsunami Aid

Friday December 31, 2004

The colleagues of Pfizer Australia express their deepest sympathy and condolences to all those affected by the earthquake and tsunami that struck many Asian countries and the east coast of Africa.

Globally Pfizer has announced that it will donate AUD$13 million to local and international relief organisations operating in the region. These will include the American Red Cross/International Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, International Rescue Committee, Catholic Relief Services, CARE, UNICEF, and Save the Children as well as local relief organisations. Pfizer will also contribute approximately AUD$32.6 million worth of the company’s healthcare products which includes the anti-infective products Zithromax, Zyvox and Diflucan.

Additionally, Pfizer Australia is working with the Australian governments’ emergency taskforce and Medicines Australia to assess which medicines are needed in the disaster area. When areas of critical need are identified, Pfizer Australia will work with the Australian Government to donate life saving medicines where they are most needed.

Pfizer Australia has also pledged to match any donations made by Pfizer Australia colleagues to the NGOs World Vision and CARE. Both charities have vast experience in providing emergency relief and have guaranteed that all donations will go directly to providing aid and support to the Tsunami victims.

Our thoughts, hopes and best wishes go out to all victims of the Tsunami and their families.

For all Pfizer Australia Tsunami donation requests or queries please contact:
Louise Burton
Corporate Social Responsibility Manager
Tel: 02 9850 3767
Email: Louise.Burton@pfizer.com.

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